Birkicha - Bolpur Sriniketan, Birbhum

Birkicha is a village situated in the Bolpur Sriniketan subdivision of Birbhum district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 16.8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sriniketan and around 36.7 km from the district headquarters in Suri. Sarpalehana-albandha serves as the Gram Panchayat for Birkicha village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Birkicha is 317801. The village covers a total geographical area of 172.45 hectares and falls under the 731201 pincode. Bolpur is the nearest town, located about 17 km away.

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

Population of Birkicha

According to the 2011 Census, Birkicha village had a total population of 872 people, including 439 males and 433 females, living in 215 households. The sex ratio was 986 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 74.39%, with male literacy at 80.00% and female literacy at 68.88%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 527.

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

Nearby Villages of Birkicha

Birkicha 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 Birkicha

Birkicha is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Kopai, while the nearest airport is Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 43.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bolpur to Birkicha is about 17 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Suri to Birkicha is about 36.7 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 Birkicha

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

Health Facilities in Birkicha

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

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