Birajpur - Mayureswar - I, Birbhum

Birajpur is a village situated in the Mayureswar - I subdivision of Birbhum district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 2.2 km from the tehsil headquarters in Mollarpur and around 35 km from the district headquarters in Suri. Mollarpur-ii serves as the Gram Panchayat for Birajpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Birajpur is 316505. The village covers a total geographical area of 131.67 hectares and falls under the 731216 pincode. Rampurhat is the nearest town, located about 17 km away.

Birajpur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Birajpur

As per Census 2011, Birajpur village has a total population of 702 people, consisting of 369 males and 333 females. The village has 158 households and a sex ratio of 902 females per 1,000 males. There are 89 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 412 literate and 290 illiterate residents. Additionally, 125 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 212 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Birajpur

Birajpur 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 Birajpur

Public transport in the Birajpur is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Mallarpur, while the nearest airport is Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 56.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rampurhat to Birajpur is about 17 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Suri to Birajpur is about 35 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 Birajpur

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

Health Facilities in Birajpur

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

FAQs about Birajpur