Bhirawa - Utraula, Balrampur

Bhirawa is a village situated in the Utraula tehsil of Balrampur district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 30 km from the tehsil headquarters in Utraula and around 60 km from the district headquarters in Balrampur. Bhirawa village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bhirawa is 174121. The village covers a total geographical area of 271.84 hectares and falls under the 271306 pincode. Utraula is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

Bhirawa village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Utraula Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Gonda Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Bhirawa

According to the 2011 Census, Bhirawa village had a total population of 2,307 people, including 1,241 males and 1,066 females, living in 344 households. The sex ratio was 859 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 56.19%, with male literacy at 67.12% and female literacy at 43.26%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 287.

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

Nearby Villages of Bhirawa

Bhirawa 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 Bhirawa

Bhirawa is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Maskanwa, while the nearest airport is Gorakhpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 94.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Utraula to Bhirawa is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Balrampur to Bhirawa is about 60 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bhirawa

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

Health Facilities in Bhirawa

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

FAQs about Bhirawa