Birsi - Tirora, Gondia

Birsi is a village situated in the Tirora tehsil of Gondia district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 8 km from Tirora and around 35 km from Gondiya. Birsi village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Birsi is 537611. The village covers a total geographical area of 441.26 hectares and falls under the 441911 pincode. Tirora is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

Birsi village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Tirora Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Bhandara - Gondiya Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Birsi

According to the 2011 Census, Birsi village had a total population of 1,694 people, including 870 males and 824 females, living in 376 households. The sex ratio was 947 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 90.11%, with male literacy at 96.12% and female literacy at 83.74%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 209, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 99.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Birsi

Birsi is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Transport and Connectivity of Birsi

Birsi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Tirora, while the nearest airport is Gondia Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 33.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Tirora to Birsi is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Gondiya to Birsi is about 35 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Birsi

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Birsi village is detailed below:

Health Facilities in Birsi

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Birsi village are given below:

FAQs about Birsi