Birhandi

Birhandi is a village located in Jhargram subdivision of Paschim Medinipur district in West Bengal, India. Midnapur and Jhargram are the district & sub-district headquarters of Birhandi village respectively. As per 2009 stats, Aguiboni is the gram panchayat of Birhandi village.

Here you can discover what makes Birhandi unique in its vibrant Jhargram-Paschim Medinipur region. You’ll see Birhandi’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Birhandi

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Birhandi is 339929. The village spans a total geographical area of 173.16 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 721507. Jhargram is nearest town to Birhandi village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 10km away.

When it comes to local governance, Birhandi village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Gopiballavpur Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Jhargram Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Birhandi

Population of Birhandi

According to the 2011 Census, Birhandi has a total population of about 353, with approximately 174 males and 179 females. The sex ratio is around 1028 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 12 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 27 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 28. The overall literacy rate is approximately 66.57%, with male literacy at about 75.86% and female literacy near 57.54%. There are around 87 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Birhandi's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Birhandi

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Birhandi. As per the 2011 stats, Birhandi had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Birhandi

Knowing the nearby villages of Birhandi helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Birhandi.

Frequently Asked Questions about Birhandi