Birsani - Vikas Nagar, Dehradun

Birsani is a village situated in the Vikas Nagar tehsil of Dehradun district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 20 km from Vikasnagar and around 30 km from Dehradun. Kotda Kalyanpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Birsani village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Birsani is 045045. The village covers a total geographical area of 295.5 hectares and falls under the 248001 pincode. Vikasnagar is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

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

Population of Birsani

As per Census 2011, Birsani village has a total population of 352 people, consisting of 173 males and 179 females. The village has 72 households and a sex ratio of 1,034 females per 1,000 males. There are 48 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 253 literate and 99 illiterate residents.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Birsani are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population352173179
Child Population (0–6 yrs)482721
Literate Population253137116
Illiterate Population993663

Nearby Villages of Birsani

Birsani 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)
Bhagwanpur JuloSouth1.39 km
Kotra KalyanpurNorth-West1.48 km
RamshahwalaSouth-West1.97 km
Rampur BhauwalaSouth2.68 km
DhoomnagarSouth-West2.80 km
BhanwalaSouth3.02 km
DhalaniNorth3.28 km
KotiNorth-East3.52 km
BarwaNorth-West3.58 km
TilwariSouth-West3.59 km

Transport and Connectivity of Birsani

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Birsani. The nearest railway station is Dehradun, while the nearest airport is Dehradun Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 32.3 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Vikasnagar to Birsani is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Dehradun to Birsani is about 30 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 Birsani

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within >10 km

Health Facilities in Birsani

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Birsani

Where is Birsani located?

Birsani village is located in Vikas Nagar Tehsil, Dehradun district, Uttarakhand, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Birsani?

The Gram Panchayat of Birsani is Kotda Kalyanpur.

What is the pincode of Birsani?

The pincode of Birsani is 248001.

What is the population of Birsani?

Birsani has a total population of 352, including 173 males and 179 females.

How many households are there in Birsani?

There are 72 households in Birsani.

What is the literacy rate in Birsani?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Birsani is 71.88%. Male literacy is 79.19% and female literacy is 64.80%.