Birju Garhi - Mat, Mathura

Birju Garhi is a village situated in the Mat tehsil of Mathura district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 46 km from the tehsil headquarters in Mat and around 71 km from the district headquarters in Mathura. Birju Garhi village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Birju Garhi is 123827. The village covers a total geographical area of 172.2 hectares and falls under the 281201 pincode. Bajna is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Birju Garhi village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch 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 Birju Garhi

As per Census 2011, Birju Garhi village has a total population of 2,386 people, consisting of 1,312 males and 1,074 females. The village has 368 households and a sex ratio of 818 females per 1,000 males. There are 366 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,404 literate and 982 illiterate residents. Additionally, 291 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Birju Garhi are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population2,3861,3121,074
Child Population (0–6 yrs)366217149
Scheduled Castes (SC)291157134
Literate Population1,404901503
Illiterate Population982411571

Nearby Villages of Birju Garhi

Birju Garhi 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
ChaukraNorth-East1.08 km
GoraulaNorth-West1.38 km
MithauliSouth-East1.61 km
Chandpur KhurdSouth1.70 km
GhanghauliSouth-West1.96 km
DewakaNorth-West2.57 km
FaujuakaNorth2.64 km
Khediya KhurdNorth-East2.68 km
Awa KheraSouth2.73 km
BhartiyakaSouth-East2.96 km

Transport and Connectivity of Birju Garhi

Birju Garhi 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 Hodal, while the nearest airport is Indira Gandhi International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 72.3 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bajna to Birju Garhi is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Mathura to Birju Garhi is about 71 km, with the usual travel time around ~2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Birju Garhi

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

Health Facilities in Birju Garhi

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km

FAQs about Birju Garhi

Where is Birju Garhi located?

Birju Garhi village is located in Mat Tehsil, Mathura district, Uttar Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Birju Garhi?

Birju Garhi is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Birju Garhi?

The pincode of Birju Garhi is 281201.

What is the population of Birju Garhi?

Birju Garhi has a total population of 2,386, including 1,312 males and 1,074 females.

How many households are there in Birju Garhi?

There are 368 households in Birju Garhi.

What is the literacy rate in Birju Garhi?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Birju Garhi is 58.84%. Male literacy is 68.67% and female literacy is 46.83%.