Birhun - Rasulabad, Kanpur Dehat

Birhun is a village situated in the Rasulabad tehsil of Kanpur Dehat district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Rasulabad and around 60 km from the district headquarters in Kanpur Dehat. Biruhuan serves as the Gram Panchayat for Birhun village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Birhun is 148991. The village covers a total geographical area of 1333.05 hectares and falls under the 209306 pincode. Rasulabad is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

Birhun village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Birhun

According to the 2011 Census, Birhun village had a total population of 5,809 people, including 3,116 males and 2,693 females, living in 1,063 households. The sex ratio was 864 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 66.96%, with male literacy at 74.71% and female literacy at 57.88%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 2,171.

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

Nearby Villages of Birhun

Birhun 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 Birhun

Birhun 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 Utripura, while the nearest airport is Kanpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 52.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rasulabad to Birhun is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kanpur Dehat to Birhun 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 Birhun

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

Health Facilities in Birhun

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

FAQs about Birhun