Birnagar - Murarai - I, Birbhum

Birnagar is a village situated in the Murarai - I subdivision of Birbhum district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 22.7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Murarai and around 99.8 km from the district headquarters in Suri. Mahurapur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Birnagar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Birnagar is 315995. The village covers a total geographical area of 376.02 hectares and falls under the 731222 pincode. Pakur is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

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

Population of Birnagar

As per Census 2011, Birnagar village has a total population of 4,699 people, consisting of 2,376 males and 2,323 females. The village has 975 households and a sex ratio of 977 females per 1,000 males. There are 905 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,913 literate and 2,786 illiterate residents. Additionally, 912 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 643 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Birnagar

Birnagar 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 Birnagar

Birnagar is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Rajgram, while the nearest airport is Malda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 52.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pakur to Birnagar is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Suri to Birnagar is about 99.8 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Birnagar

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

Health Facilities in Birnagar

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

FAQs about Birnagar