Birchali

Block / Subdivision Arsha
District Puruliya
State West Bengal

About Birchali

According to Census 2011 information the location code or village code of Birchali village is 331201. Birchali village is located in Arsha subdivision of Puruliya district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 5.9km away from sub-district headquarter Sirkabad (tehsildar office) and 14km away from district headquarter Purulia. As per 2009 stats, Sirkabad is the gram panchayat of Birchali village.

The total geographical area of village is 107.24 hectares. Birchali has a total population of 937 peoples, out of which male population is 480 while female population is 457. This results in a sex ratio of approximately 952 females for every 1,000 males. Literacy rate of birchali village is 57.10% out of which 69.58% males and 43.98% females are literate. There are about 190 houses in birchali village. Pincode of birchali village locality is 723154.

When it comes to administration, Birchali village is governed by a Sarpanch, who is an elected representative (Head of Village) chosen through local elections, as per the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. As per 2019 stats, Birchali village comes under Baghmundi Vidhan Sabha constituency & Purulia Lok Sabha constituency. Bokaro is nearest town to birchali village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 67km away.

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Population of Birchali

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 937 480 457
Literate Population 535 334 201
Illiterate Population 402 146 256

Connectivity of Birchali

Connectivity Type Status (in year 2011)
Public Bus Service Available within 5 - 10 km distance
Private Bus Service Available within <5 km distance
Railway Station Available within 10+ km distance

Nearby Villages of Birchali

Frequently Asked Questions about Birchali

Where is Birchali located?

Birchali village is situated in Arsha Subdivision, within the Puruliya district of West Bengal, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Birchali?

The Gram Panchayat of Birchali is Sirkabad (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.

What is the pincode of Birchali?

The pincode of Birchali is 723154, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.

What is the population of Birchali as per the 2011 Census?

As per the 2011 Census, the population of Birchali is 937, with 480 males and 457 females.

How many households are there in Birchali as per the 2011 Census?

As per the 2011 Census, Birchali village has a total of 190 households.

What is the literacy rate in Birchali as per the 2011 Census?

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Birchali is 57.10%. The male literacy rate is 69.58%, while the female literacy rate is 43.98%.