Burihan

Burihan is a village located in Karandighi subdivision of Uttar Dinajpur district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 13.5km away from sub-district headquarter Karandighi. Raiganj is the district headquarter of Burihan village. As per 2009 stats, Rasakhowa I is the gram panchayat of Burihan village.

Burihan has its own place in the vibrant Uttar Dinajpur region. In the following sections, you’ll find details about population, literacy, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local governance, nearby villages, connectivity, and more.

About Burihan

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Burihan is 309479. The village spans a total geographical area of 160.26 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 733201. Dalkhola is nearest town to Burihan village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 25km away.

When it comes to local governance, Burihan 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 Karandighi Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Raiganj Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

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Population of Burihan

Below is a concise population overview of Burihan as per the Census 2011 data. The table highlights the key population metrics categorized by gender and social groups.

Here's a detailed summary of the Basic Population Details of Burihan village:

• The total population of Burihan village is around 3,670, including approximately 1,861 males and 1,809 females, with a sex ratio of 972 females per 1,000 males.
• There are about 790 children aged 0–6 years in Burihan village, reflecting the young population in the village.
• Burihan village has 125 residents from the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
• The literacy rate of Burihan village is about 26.78%, with male literacy at 27.89% and female literacy at 25.65%.
• There are around 591 households in Burihan village.

Connectivity of Burihan

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

Nearby Villages of Burihan

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

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