Birhana - Mat, Mathura

Birhana is a village situated in the Mat tehsil of Mathura district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 18 km from the tehsil headquarters in Mat and around 19 km from the district headquarters in Mathura. Birhana village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Birhana is 124034. The village covers a total geographical area of 377.01 hectares and falls under the 281206 pincode. Raya is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

Birhana village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Gram Pradhan serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Mant Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Mathura Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Birhana

According to the 2011 Census, Birhana village had a total population of 2,679 people, including 1,433 males and 1,246 females, living in 416 households. The sex ratio was 870 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 76.04%, with male literacy at 92.15% and female literacy at 57.20%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 416.

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

Nearby Villages of Birhana

Birhana 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 Birhana

Birhana is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Sonai, while the nearest airport is Agra Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 39.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Raya to Birhana is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Mathura to Birhana is about 19 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Birhana

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

Health Facilities in Birhana

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

FAQs about Birhana