Where is Bhirkhi village located?
Bhirkhi is in Salkhua Block of Saharsa district in Bihar, India.
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Bhirkhi Village
Bhirkhi is an inhabited village in Salkhua Block of Saharsa district, Bihar. Its Census village code is 226651, the Census 2011 record lists 1,444 people in 252 households and the reported area is 654 hectares. The local references include Samhar Khurd Gram Panchayat, Salkhua CD Block and the nearest town reference is Saharsa at about 55 km.
Village Code226651
Population1,444
Households252
Area654 hectares
Nearest TownSaharsa
Key Village Facts
- Village
- Bhirkhi
- Census Village Code
- 226651
- State
- Bihar
- State Census Code
- 10
- District
- Saharsa
- District Census Code
- 214
- Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
- Salkhua
- Sub-district Census Code
- 01179
- CD Block
- Salkhua
- Gram Panchayat
- Samhar Khurd
- Households
- 252
- Population
- 1,444
- Male Population
- 775
- Female Population
- 669
- Sex Ratio
- 863.23
- Area
- 654 hectares
- Area
- 6.54 sq km
- Nearest Town
- Saharsa
- Nearest Town Distance
- 55 km
- PIN Code Reported in Source Data
- 852126
- Reference Year
- 2009
Detailed village profile
Bhirkhi at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 1,444 people, 654 hectares of reported area and Saharsa as the nearest town reference for Bhirkhi, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
- Bhirkhi falls under Salkhua Block in Saharsa district, Bihar.
- The Census village code is 226651.
- The record lists 1,444 people living in 252 households.
- The reported village area is 654 hectares.
- The nearest town named in the record is Saharsa.
- 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
Key Calculated Values
These values are calculated from the same village record to make comparison easier. They are not separate official figures.
Population Density220.8 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size5.73 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share42.94%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share0.07%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share71.2%Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.
Census Codes and Administrative Details
These Census 2011 identifiers place Bhirkhi in the official administrative record. Census village code 226651, Samhar Khurd Gram Panchayat and Salkhua CD Block.
- State Census Code
- 10
- District Census Code
- 214
- Sub-district Census Code
- 01179
- Village Census Code
- 226651
- CD Block Code
- 0167
- Gram Panchayat Code
- 0008
- CD Block Name
- Salkhua
- Gram Panchayat Name
- Samhar Khurd
Location and Distance
Saharsa is the nearest town listed for Bhirkhi, about 55 km away. Saharsa is listed as the district headquarters at about 55 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.
- Sub-district Headquarter
- Salkhua
- Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
- 15 km
- District Headquarter
- Saharsa
- Distance from District Headquarter
- 55 km
- Nearest Statutory Town
- Saharsa
- Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
- 55 km
- Nearest Town within State/UT
- Saharsa
- Distance within State/UT
- 55 km
- Nearest Town
- Saharsa
- Distance from Nearest Town
- 55 km
- Total Geographical Area
- 654 hectares
- Area
- 6.54 sq km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 1,444 people in 252 households, with 775 male residents and 669 female residents. The average household size is 5.73, and SC share is 42.94% and ST share is 0.07% for Bhirkhi. Population density works out to about 220.8 people per sq km.
- Total Households
- 252
- Total Population
- 1,444
- Male Population
- 775
- Female Population
- 669
- Sex Ratio
- 863.23
- Average Household Size
- 5.73
- SC Population
- 620
- SC Male Population
- 329
- SC Female Population
- 291
- SC Population Share
- 42.94
- ST Population
- 1
- ST Male Population
- 1
- ST Population Share
- 0.07
- Village Status
- Inhabited
Education Facilities
Education entries for Bhirkhi list 2 government primary schools and 1 government middle 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
- 2
- Government Middle School
- Available
- Government Middle School Count
- 1
Drinking Water and Sanitation
Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Bhirkhi include hand pump water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.
- Hand Pump
- Available
- Hand Pump Functions All Year
- Available
- Open Drainage
- Available
- Open Kutcha Drainage
- Available
- Drain Water Discharge Destination
- Sewer plant
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
Connectivity rows cover roads, transport, communication and access-related facilities for Bhirkhi.
- Gravel Kuchha Roads
- Available
- Footpath
- Available
Financial, Market and Public Services
Public-service entries for Bhirkhi include assembly polling station. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.
- Assembly Polling Station
- Available
Land Use and Local Economy
Land-use records for Bhirkhi show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 520.7 hectares and irrigated land is 370.6 hectares (71.2% 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
- 86.1
- Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares
- 47.2 hectares
- Net Area Sown In Hectares
- 520.7
- Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
- 150.1 hectares
- Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
- 370.6
- Other Source Specify Area In Hectares
- 370.6 hectares
Other Available Details
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- Nutritional Centres Others
- Available
- Noindex
- False
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which district is Bhirkhi village in?
Bhirkhi village is in Saharsa district.
Which state is Bhirkhi village in?
Bhirkhi village is in Bihar.
Which block is Bhirkhi under?
Bhirkhi comes under Salkhua Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.
What is the Census village code of Bhirkhi?
The Census village code of Bhirkhi is 226651.
Which Gram Panchayat is Bhirkhi under?
Bhirkhi is listed under SAMHAR KHURD Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Salkhua.
What is the population of Bhirkhi village?
The village record lists 1,444 people and 252 households for Bhirkhi.
How many households are in Bhirkhi village?
The village record lists 252 households for Bhirkhi.
What is the male and female population of Bhirkhi?
The record lists 775 male residents and 669 female residents for Bhirkhi.
What is the sex ratio of Bhirkhi village?
The sex ratio of Bhirkhi is 863.23 females per 1000 males in the available record.
What is the area of Bhirkhi village?
The reported geographical area of Bhirkhi is 654 hectares.
What is the population density of Bhirkhi village?
The approximate population density of Bhirkhi is 220.8 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.
What is the nearest town to Bhirkhi?
The nearest town listed for Bhirkhi is Saharsa, about 55 km away.
How far is Bhirkhi from the district headquarters?
Bhirkhi is about 55 km from Saharsa, the district headquarters listed in the available records.
How far is Bhirkhi from the sub-district headquarters?
Bhirkhi is about 15 km from Salkhua, the block headquarters listed in the available records.
What education facilities are listed for Bhirkhi?
The village facility record lists 2 government primary schools and 1 government middle school for Bhirkhi.
What crops or land-use details are reported for Bhirkhi?
For Bhirkhi, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 520.7 hectares and irrigated land is 370.6 hectares.
Is a primary school reported for this village?
No. The village record marks a primary school as not available for Bhirkhi.