Birori - Dubrajpur, Birbhum

Birori is a village situated in the Dubrajpur subdivision of Birbhum district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 9.7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Dubrajpur and around 29 km from the district headquarters in Suri. Jashpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Birori village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Birori is 318247. The village covers a total geographical area of 115.36 hectares and falls under the 731123 pincode. Dubrajpur is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

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

Population of Birori

According to the 2011 Census, Birori village had a total population of 460 people, including 235 males and 225 females, living in 118 households. The sex ratio was 957 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 73.79%, with male literacy at 83.96% and female literacy at 63.00%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 246.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population460235225
Child Population (0–6 yrs)482325
Scheduled Castes (SC)246127119
Scheduled Tribes (ST)000
Literate Population304178126
Illiterate Population1565799

Nearby Villages of Birori

Birori 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)
RengnaNorth-West1.17 km
Dakshin HandipurSouth-West1.19 km
BhalukaSouth-East1.27 km
GanraEast1.58 km
KandighiNorth-East1.63 km
BhudhgramNorth1.74 km
BirbhadrapurWest1.76 km
TaruliaNorth-West1.81 km
PalsaraNorth-East1.99 km
MetegramWest2.39 km

Transport and Connectivity of Birori

Public transport in the Birori is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Dubrajpur, while the nearest airport is Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 18.6 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 2-5 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dubrajpur to Birori is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Suri to Birori is about 29 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 Birori

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 1-2 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Birori

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km

FAQs about Birori

Where is Birori located?

Birori village is located in Dubrajpur Subdivision, Birbhum district, West Bengal, India.

What is the Gram Panchayat of Birori?

The Gram Panchayat of Birori is Jashpur.

What is the pincode of Birori?

The pincode of Birori is 731123.

What is the population of Birori?

Birori had a total population of 460, including 235 males and 225 females.

How many households are there in Birori?

Birori had 118 households.

What is the literacy rate in Birori?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Birori was 73.79%. Male literacy was 83.96% and female literacy was 63.00%.