Indian Village Directory

Birnia Village

Birnia is an inhabited village in Bhawanipur Block of Purnia district, Bihar. Its Census village code is 223181, the Census 2011 record lists 1,102 people in 223 households and the reported area is 88 hectares. The local references include Sondip Milik Gram Panchayat, Bhawanipur CD Block and the nearest town reference is Purnia at about 53 km.

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Quick answer: Birnia is a village in Bhawanipur Block, Purnia district, Bihar, India. The available record shows Census village code 223181 and 1,102 people in 223 households.
Village Code223181
Population1,102
Households223
Area88 hectares
Nearest TownPurnia

Key Village Facts

Village
Birnia
Census Village Code
223181
State
Bihar
State Census Code
10
District
Purnia
District Census Code
211
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Bhawanipur
Sub-district Census Code
01130
CD Block
Bhawanipur
Gram Panchayat
Sondip Milik
Households
223
Population
1,102
Male Population
550
Female Population
552
Sex Ratio
1,003.64
Area
88 hectares
Area
0.88 sq km
Nearest Town
Purnia
Nearest Town Distance
53 km
Reference Year
2009

Detailed village profile

Birnia at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 1,102 people, 88 hectares of reported area and Purnia as the nearest town reference for Birnia, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

StateBihar
DistrictPurnia
CD BlockBhawanipur
Gram PanchayatSondip Milik
  • Birnia falls under Bhawanipur Block in Purnia district, Bihar.
  • The Census village code is 223181.
  • The record lists 1,102 people living in 223 households.
  • The reported village area is 88 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Purnia.
  • This profile includes Census Codes and Administrative Details, Location and Distance, Population and Social Groups, Education Facilities, and other reported village details.

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Data Sources and Verification

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Census and Amenities
Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records
DCHB Publisher
Registrar General of India, Government of India
Banking Context
Bank ATM, CDM and CRM records use RBI-sourced banking access data

Key Calculated Values

These values are calculated from the same village record to make comparison easier. They are not separate official figures.

Population Density1,252.27 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size4.94 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share0.64%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share0%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share73.2%Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Birnia in the official administrative record. Census village code 223181, Sondip Milik Gram Panchayat and Bhawanipur CD Block.

State Census Code
10
District Census Code
211
Sub-district Census Code
01130
Village Census Code
223181
CD Block Code
0118
Gram Panchayat Code
12
CD Block Name
Bhawanipur
Gram Panchayat Name
Sondip Milik

Location and Distance

Purnia is the nearest town listed for Birnia, about 53 km away. Purnia is listed as the district headquarters at about 53 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Bhawanipur
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
8 km
District Headquarter
Purnia
Distance from District Headquarter
53 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Purnia
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
53 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Purnia
Distance within State/UT
53 km
Nearest Town
Purnia
Distance from Nearest Town
53 km
Total Geographical Area
88 hectares
Area
0.88 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 1,102 people in 223 households, with 550 male residents and 552 female residents. The average household size is 4.94, and SC share is 0.64% and ST share is 0% for Birnia. Population density works out to about 1,252.27 people per sq km.

Total Households
223
Total Population
1,102
Male Population
550
Female Population
552
Sex Ratio
1,003.64
Average Household Size
4.94
SC Population
7
SC Male Population
4
SC Female Population
3
SC Population Share
0.64
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Birnia list 1 government primary school. Counts come from the village facility record and may need local verification for current school status.

Government Primary School
Available
Government Primary School Count
1

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Birnia include hand pump water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.

Hand Pump
Available
Hand Pump Functions All Year
Available
Tube Wells Borehole
Available
Tube Wells Borehole Functions All Year
Available
Open Drainage
Available
Open Kutcha Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
Is The Area Covered Under Total Sanitation Campaign Tsc
Available
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
6 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Birnia include black-topped road access and all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.

Private Bus Service
Available
Auto / Modified Auto Service
Available
Vans
Available
Cycle Rickshaw
Available
Major District Road
Available
Other District Road
Available
Black-Topped Pucca Road
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
All Weather Road
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Birnia include self-help groups, PDS shop and assembly polling station. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.

Self Help Group SHG
Available
Public Distribution System PDS Shop
Available
Mandis Regular Market
Available
Weekly Haat
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Birnia show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 69.7 hectares and irrigated land is 51 hectares (73.2% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Paddy
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
4.0
Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares
8.3 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
69.7
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
18.7 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
51.0
Canals Area In Hectares
31 hectares
Other Source Specify Area In Hectares
20 hectares

Other Available Details

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Nutritional Centres Others
Available
Noindex
False

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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Birnia

The village source does not confirm an ATM inside this village. The bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine (CDM) and Cash Recycler Machine (CRM) records below are shown as nearby or same-area banking service context only.

Only the village source ATM status is used to say whether an ATM is reported inside the village.

Please verify with the bank before visiting any ATM, CDM or CRM location, including the current address, service status and timings.

Village ATM Status
Not available in village
Nearest ATM Facility
More than 10 km
Commercial Bank
Not available in village
Cooperative Bank
Not available in village
Same-area Bank Service Records
3
Banks in Matched Records
3
Matched PINs
1

Match basis: ATM/CDM/CRM records found in the same local admin area

ATM/CDM/CRM Type Summary

Device type summary for matched banking access records
Device TypeRecordsShare
ATM 2 67%
CRM 1 33%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
BankRecordsShare
Punjab National Bank 1 33%
State Bank of India 1 33%
Canara Bank 1 33%

Selected Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Service Records

These selected bank service records are sourced from Reserve Bank of India (RBI) data. The services belong to the listed banks. Confirm the current address, service status and timings with the bank before visiting.

Selected bank ATM, CDM and CRM service records
BankTypePINDistrictLocal AreaCentreAddress
Punjab National Bank ATM 854204 Purnia Bhawanipur Bhawanipur Rajdham Dist. Purnea Main Road, Near Bus Stand, Bhawanipur, Purnia, Bihar, 854204
Canara Bank CRM 854204 Purnia Bhawanipur Bhawanipur Rajdham Bhawanipur Rajdham Near Bhagalpur Bus Stand, Purnia, Bihar, 854204
State Bank of India ATM 854204 Purnia Bhawanipur Bhawanipur Rajdham Bhawanipur Bhawanipur, Purnia, Bihar, 854204

Full forms: ATM means Automated Teller Machine, CDM means Cash Deposit Machine, and CRM means Cash Recycler Machine.

ATM, CDM and CRM details are based on external banking access records and should be verified with the bank before visiting. PIN code or district matches do not prove that a facility is inside the village.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Birnia village located?

Birnia is in Bhawanipur Block of Purnia district in Bihar, India.

Which district is Birnia village in?

Birnia village is in Purnia district.

Which state is Birnia village in?

Birnia village is in Bihar.

Which block is Birnia under?

Birnia comes under Bhawanipur Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Birnia?

The Census village code of Birnia is 223181.

Which Gram Panchayat is Birnia under?

Birnia is listed under Sondip Milik Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Bhawanipur.

What is the population of Birnia village?

The village record lists 1,102 people and 223 households for Birnia.

How many households are in Birnia village?

The village record lists 223 households for Birnia.

What is the male and female population of Birnia?

The record lists 550 male residents and 552 female residents for Birnia.

What is the sex ratio of Birnia village?

The sex ratio of Birnia is 1,003.64 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Birnia village?

The reported geographical area of Birnia is 88 hectares.

What is the population density of Birnia village?

The approximate population density of Birnia is 1,252.27 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Birnia?

The nearest town listed for Birnia is Purnia, about 53 km away.

How far is Birnia from the district headquarters?

Birnia is about 53 km from Purnia, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Birnia from the sub-district headquarters?

Birnia is about 8 km from Bhawanipur, the block headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Birnia?

The village facility record lists 1 government primary school for Birnia.

What crops or land-use details are reported for Birnia?

For Birnia, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 69.7 hectares and irrigated land is 51 hectares.

Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Birnia?

The page shows 3 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Birnia. These records include 3 banks. Verify current service status with the bank before visiting.

Source note: Vill prepares village pages mainly from Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records published under the Registrar General of India, Government of India. Postal context is for address reference, and banking context uses available Reserve Bank of India (RBI) access records where shown. Some values may be blank, old or not listed. Please verify important details with official records before using them for legal, land, revenue, postal, financial or administrative work. Page last reviewed: 30 May 2026.