Birva - Colonelganj, Gonda

Birva is a village situated in the Colonelganj tehsil of Gonda district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Colonelganj and around 35 km from the district headquarters in Gonda. Baraanv serves as the Gram Panchayat for Birva village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Birva is 174859. The village covers a total geographical area of 282.39 hectares and falls under the 271122 pincode. Colonelganj is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

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

Population of Birva

According to the 2011 Census, Birva village had a total population of 2,547 people, including 1,340 males and 1,207 females, living in 393 households. The sex ratio was 901 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 50.22%, with male literacy at 61.19% and female literacy at 37.87%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 230.

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

Nearby Villages of Birva

Birva 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 Birva

Birva is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Colonelganj, while the nearest airport is Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 77.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Colonelganj to Birva is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Gonda to Birva 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 Birva

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

Health Facilities in Birva

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

FAQs about Birva