Biranai - Gangarampur, Dakshin Dinajpur

Biranai is a village situated in the Gangarampur subdivision of Dakshin Dinajpur district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 10.3 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gangarampur and around 33.5 km from the district headquarters in Balurghat. Uday serves as the Gram Panchayat for Biranai village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Biranai is 310743. The village covers a total geographical area of 172.75 hectares and falls under the 733140 pincode. Gangarampur is the nearest town, located about 14 km away.

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

Population of Biranai

According to the 2011 Census, Biranai village had a total population of 748 people, including 377 males and 371 females, living in 173 households. The sex ratio was 984 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 77.83%, with male literacy at 81.02% and female literacy at 74.62%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 218.

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

Nearby Villages of Biranai

Biranai 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 Biranai

Biranai is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Malancha, while the nearest airport is Balurghat Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 19.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gangarampur to Biranai is about 14 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balurghat to Biranai is about 33.5 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 Biranai

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

Health Facilities in Biranai

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

FAQs about Biranai