Birampur - Murshidabad Jiaganj, Murshidabad

Birampur is a village situated in the Murshidabad Jiaganj subdivision of Murshidabad district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 17.5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Murshidabad and around 12.4 km from the district headquarters in Berhampore. Prasadpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Birampur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Birampur is 314834. The village covers a total geographical area of 105.85 hectares and falls under the 742164 pincode. Lalbagh is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

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

Population of Birampur

As per Census 2011, Birampur village has a total population of 1,500 people, consisting of 753 males and 747 females. The village has 385 households and a sex ratio of 992 females per 1,000 males. There are 194 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 795 literate and 705 illiterate residents. Additionally, 28 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

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:

Transport and Connectivity of Birampur

Birampur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Murshidabad, while the nearest airport is Malda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 80.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Lalbagh to Birampur is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Berhampore to Birampur is about 12.4 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. 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:

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:

FAQs about Birampur