Birkicha

Birkicha is a village located in Bolpur Sriniketan subdivision of Birbhum district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 16.8km away from sub-district headquarter Sriniketan (tehsildar office) and 36.7km away from district headquarter Suri. As per 2009 stats, Sarpalehana Albandha is the gram panchayat of Birkicha village.

Here you can discover what makes Birkicha unique in its vibrant Bolpur Sriniketan-Birbhum region. You’ll see Birkicha’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 Birkicha

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Birkicha is 317801. The village spans a total geographical area of 172.45 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 731201. Bolpur is nearest town to Birkicha village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 17km away.

When it comes to local governance, Birkicha 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 Nanoor Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Bolpur Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Birkicha

Population of Birkicha

According to the 2011 Census, Birkicha has a total population of about 872, with approximately 439 males and 433 females. The sex ratio is around 986 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 95 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 527 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 66.28%, with male literacy at about 70.16% and female literacy near 62.36%. There are around 215 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Birkicha's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Birkicha

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

Nearby Villages of Birkicha

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

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