Birati - Arambag, Hooghly

Birati is a village situated in the Arambag subdivision of Hooghly district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 11.3 km from Arambag and around 60.7 km from Chinsura. Harinkhola-ii serves as the Gram Panchayat for Birati village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Birati is 324354. The village covers a total geographical area of 135 hectares and falls under the 712415 pincode. Arambagh is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Birati

According to the 2011 Census, Birati village had a total population of 1,715 people, including 889 males and 826 females, living in 453 households. The sex ratio was 929 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 78.64%, with male literacy at 85.95% and female literacy at 70.84%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 944, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 4.

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

Nearby Villages of Birati

Birati 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 Birati

Public transport in the Birati is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Tarakeswar, while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 43.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Arambagh to Birati is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chinsura to Birati is about 60.7 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Birati

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

Health Facilities in Birati

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

FAQs about Birati