Birra

Birra is a village located in Gangajalghati subdivision of Bankura district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 10.8km away from sub-district headquarter Amarkanan. Bankura is the district headquarter of Birra village. As per 2009 stats, Pirraboni is the gram panchayat of Birra village.

Here you can discover what makes Birra unique in its vibrant Gangajalghati-Bankura region. You’ll see Birra’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Birra

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Birra is 326313. The village spans a total geographical area of 181.45 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 722203. Behiatose is nearest town to Birra village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 5km away.

When it comes to local governance, Birra village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Barjora Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Bishnupur Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Birra

Population of Birra

According to the 2011 Census, Birra has a total population of about 1,101, with approximately 565 males and 536 females. The sex ratio is around 948 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 114 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 198 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. Information about the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is not available. The overall literacy rate is approximately 71.84%, with male literacy at about 79.29% and female literacy near 63.99%. There are around 252 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Birra's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Birra

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Birra. As per the 2011 stats, Birra had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Birra

Knowing the nearby villages of Birra helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Birra.

Frequently Asked Questions about Birra