Biraichi - Maharajganj, Mahrajganj

Biraichi is a village situated in the Maharajganj tehsil of Mahrajganj district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 28 km from the tehsil headquarters in Maharajganj and around 28 km from the district headquarters in Mahrajganj. Birachi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Biraichi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Biraichi is 184597. The village covers a total geographical area of 120.89 hectares and falls under the 273305 pincode. Mahrajganj is the nearest town, located about 56 km away.

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

Population of Biraichi

According to the 2011 Census, Biraichi village had a total population of 1,952 people, including 992 males and 960 females, living in 316 households. The sex ratio was 968 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 64.98%, with male literacy at 78.41% and female literacy at 51.53%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 771.

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

Nearby Villages of Biraichi

Biraichi 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 Biraichi

Biraichi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Khushal Nagar, while the nearest airport is Gorakhpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 34.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Mahrajganj to Biraichi is about 56 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.6 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Mahrajganj to Biraichi is about 28 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 Biraichi

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

Health Facilities in Biraichi

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

FAQs about Biraichi