Biriya - Ghatampur, Kanpur Nagar

Biriya is a village situated in the Ghatampur tehsil of Kanpur Nagar district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 22 km from the tehsil headquarters in Ghatampur and around 64 km from the district headquarters in Kanpur Nagar. Maduri serves as the Gram Panchayat for Biriya village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Biriya is 150878. The village covers a total geographical area of 256.94 hectares and falls under the 209206 pincode. Ghatampur is the nearest town, located about 22 km away.

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

Population of Biriya

According to the 2011 Census, Biriya village had a total population of 550 people, including 303 males and 247 females, living in 104 households. The sex ratio was 815 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 76.79%, with male literacy at 85.27% and female literacy at 66.67%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 44.

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

Nearby Villages of Biriya

Biriya 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 Biriya

Biriya is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Hamirpur Road, while the nearest airport is Kanpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 35.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Ghatampur to Biriya is about 22 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kanpur Nagar to Biriya is about 64 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Biriya

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

Health Facilities in Biriya

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

FAQs about Biriya