Birampur - Bagnan - I, Howrah

Birampur is a village situated in the Bagnan - I subdivision of Howrah district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 5.1 km from Bagnan and around 50.1 km from Howrah. Kalyanpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Birampur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Birampur is 333032. The village covers a total geographical area of 243.75 hectares and falls under the 711303 pincode. Deulty is the nearest town, located about 4 km away.

Birampur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Amta Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Uluberia Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Birampur

As per Census 2011, Birampur village has a total population of 5,755 people, consisting of 2,962 males and 2,793 females. The village has 1,334 households and a sex ratio of 942 females per 1,000 males. There are 663 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 4,377 literate and 1,378 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1,443 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population5,7552,9622,793
Child Population (0–6 yrs)663347316
Scheduled Castes (SC)1,443737706
Literate Population4,3772,3692,008
Illiterate Population1,378593785

Nearby Villages of Birampur

Birampur 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)
PanitrasSouth1.42 km
AmrajolNorth-West1.64 km
SabsitEast1.98 km
DwipamalitaNorth-West2.01 km
MasiaraSouth-East2.05 km
SondailSouth-East2.23 km
BagurEast2.39 km
MellakSouth2.53 km
BrahmangramNorth-East2.54 km
Brahman DukuriaSouth-East2.70 km

Transport and Connectivity of Birampur

Birampur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Deulti, while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 31.4 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 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 Deulty to Birampur is about 4 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Howrah to Birampur is about 50.1 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Birampur

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Birampur

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Birampur

Where is Birampur located?

Birampur village is located in Bagnan - I Subdivision, Howrah district, West Bengal, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Birampur?

The Gram Panchayat of Birampur is Kalyanpur.

What is the pincode of Birampur?

The pincode of Birampur is 711303.

What is the population of Birampur?

Birampur has a total population of 5,755, including 2,962 males and 2,793 females.

How many households are there in Birampur?

There are 1,334 households in Birampur.

What is the literacy rate in Birampur?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Birampur is 76.06%. Male literacy is 79.98% and female literacy is 71.89%.