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.

Here you can discover what makes Burihan unique in its vibrant Karandighi-Uttar Dinajpur region. You’ll see Burihan’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 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.

Google Map of Burihan

Population of Burihan

According to the 2011 Census, Burihan has a total population of about 3,670, with approximately 1,861 males and 1,809 females. The sex ratio is around 972 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 790 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. Details about the Scheduled Castes (SC) community are not available. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 125. The overall literacy rate is approximately 26.78%, with male literacy at about 27.89% and female literacy near 25.65%. There are around 591 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Burihan's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

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.

Frequently Asked Questions about Burihan