Birkar - Salbani, Paschim Medinipur
Birkar is a village situated in the Salbani subdivision of Paschim Medinipur district, West Bengal. Karnagarh serves as the Gram Panchayat for Birkar village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Birkar is 339155. The village covers a total geographical area of 14.34 hectares and falls under the 721147 pincode.
Birkar village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Medinipur Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.
Nearby Villages of Birkar
Birkar 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 Village | Direction | Approx. Distance (Aerial) |
|---|---|---|
| Dwdakhali | South-East | 0.36 km |
| Guraipatna | North | 0.56 km |
| Durbbagere | West | 0.58 km |
| Kulapachhuria | North-West | 0.85 km |
| Hemanta Singherkala | East | 0.89 km |
| Mahishamuri | East | 0.97 km |
| Lalgar | South-East | 0.97 km |
| Khandideuli | West | 1.15 km |
| Kismat Bankati | South-East | 1.34 km |
| Jamdargar | West | 1.45 km |
Transport and Connectivity of Birkar
Public transport facilities are available within <1 km of the Birkar. The nearest railway station is Godapiasal, while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 79.7 km.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Private Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Railway Station | No | Available within 2-5 km |
Banking and Postal Services in Birkar
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Birkar village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| ATM | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within 5-10 km |
Health Facilities in Birkar
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Birkar village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within 5-10 km |
FAQs about Birkar
Where is Birkar located?
Birkar village is located in Salbani Subdivision, Paschim Medinipur district, West Bengal, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Birkar?
The Gram Panchayat of Birkar is Karnagarh.
What is the pincode of Birkar?
The pincode of Birkar is 721147.