Indian Village Directory

Birahar Village

Birahar is an inhabited village in Harirampur Block of Dakshin Dinajpur district, West Bengal. Its Census village code is 311883, the Census 2011 record lists 795 people in 210 households and the reported area is 113.83 hectares. The local references include Harirampur CD Block and the nearest town reference is Gangarampur at about 10 km.

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Quick answer: Birahar is a village in Harirampur Block, Dakshin Dinajpur district, West Bengal, India. The available record shows Census village code 311883 and 795 people in 210 households.
Village Code311883
Population795
Households210
Area113.83 hectares
Nearest TownGangarampur

Key Village Facts

Village
Birahar
Census Village Code
311883
State
West Bengal
State Census Code
19
District
Dakshin Dinajpur
District Census Code
331
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Harirampur
Sub-district Census Code
02207
CD Block
Harirampur
Households
210
Population
795
Male Population
400
Female Population
395
Sex Ratio
987.5
Area
113.83 hectares
Area
1.14 sq km
Nearest Town
Gangarampur
Nearest Town Distance
10 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
733125
Reference Year
2009

Detailed village profile

Birahar at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 795 people, 113.83 hectares of reported area and Gangarampur as the nearest town reference for Birahar, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

CD BlockHarirampur
  • Birahar falls under Harirampur Block in Dakshin Dinajpur district, West Bengal.
  • The Census village code is 311883.
  • The record lists 795 people living in 210 households.
  • The reported village area is 113.83 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Gangarampur.
  • 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

This page is a local reference profile. Use it for village search, Census code lookup and broad facility context. Verify important legal, land, postal, banking, emergency or administrative details with the official source.

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 Density698.41 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size3.79 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share34.59%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share29.81%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share86.5%Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Birahar in the official administrative record. Census village code 311883 and Harirampur CD Block.

State Census Code
19
District Census Code
331
Sub-district Census Code
02207
Village Census Code
311883
CD Block Code
0054
CD Block Name
Harirampur

Location and Distance

Gangarampur is the nearest town listed for Birahar, about 10 km away. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Harirampur
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
7.3 km
District Headquarter
Balurghat
Nearest Statutory Town
Gangarampur
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
10 km
Nearest Town
Gangarampur
Distance from Nearest Town
10 km
Total Geographical Area
113.83 hectares
Area
1.14 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 795 people in 210 households, with 400 male residents and 395 female residents. The average household size is 3.79, and SC share is 34.59% and ST share is 29.81% for Birahar. Population density works out to about 698.41 people per sq km.

Total Households
210
Total Population
795
Male Population
400
Female Population
395
Sex Ratio
987.5
Average Household Size
3.79
SC Population
275
SC Male Population
144
SC Female Population
131
SC Population Share
34.59
ST Population
237
ST Male Population
112
ST Female Population
125
ST Population Share
29.81
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

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

Government Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG
Available
Government Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG Count
1
Government Primary School
Available
Government Primary School Count
1

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Birahar include tank, pond or lake water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.

Tube Wells Borehole
Available
Tube Wells Borehole Functions All Year
Available
Tube Wells Borehole Functions in Summer
Available
Tank Pond Lake
Available
Tank Pond Lake Functions All Year
Available
Tank Pond Lake Functions in Summer
Available
No Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
4 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Birahar include mobile phone coverage and all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.

Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Vans
Available
Tractors
Available
Animal Cart
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
All Weather Road
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Birahar include self-help groups, ASHA services 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
ASHA
Available
Community Centre
Available
Sports Field
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Birahar is reported as 14 hours per day in summer and 22 hours per day in winter. Treat this as historical Census/District Census Handbook data.

Power Supply For Domestic Use
Available
Power Supply For Domestic Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
14 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
22 hours/day

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Birahar show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, Wheat and Jute, net sown area is 109.83 hectares and irrigated land is 95 hectares (86.5% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Paddy
Agricultural Commodities Second
Wheat
Agricultural Commodities Third
Jute
Net Area Sown In Hectares
109.83
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
14.83 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
95.0
Tanks Lakes Area In Hectares
95 hectares

Other Available Details

These extra fields are shown because they may still be useful for understanding the village record.

Nutritional Centres Others
Available
Noindex
False

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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Birahar

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
5
Banks in Matched Records
3
Matched PINs
1

Match basis: ATM/CDM/CRM records found in the same PIN, district and local admin area

ATM/CDM/CRM Type Summary

Device type summary for matched banking access records
Device TypeRecordsShare
ATM 3 60%
CRM 2 40%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
BankRecordsShare
State Bank of India 3 60%
Punjab National Bank 1 20%
Bank of India 1 20%

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 733125 Dakshin Dinajpur Harirampur Bairhatta Villpopsharirampur Distmalda Wbin Villpopsharirampur Dist, Dakshin Dinajpur, West Bengal, 733125
Bank of India CRM 733125 Dakshin Dinajpur Harirampur Dangram Jl No.58, Plot No.361, School Para Road, Dangram, Teh.raiganj, 733125, Dakshin Dinajpur, West Bengal, 733125
State Bank of India ATM 733125 Dakshin Dinajpur Harirampur Harirampur (Ct) Harirampur Harirampur, Dakshin Dinajpur, West Bengal, 733125
State Bank of India ATM 733125 Dakshin Dinajpur Harirampur Harirampur (Ct) Harirampur Hospital More Harirampur, Dakshin Dinajpur, West Bengal, 733125
State Bank of India CRM 733125 Dakshin Dinajpur Harirampur Harirampur (Ct) Harirampur State Bank Building Harirampur Bazar, Dakshin Dinajpur, West Bengal, 733125

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 Birahar village located?

Birahar is in Harirampur Block of Dakshin Dinajpur district in West Bengal, India.

Which district is Birahar village in?

Birahar village is in Dakshin Dinajpur district.

Which state is Birahar village in?

Birahar village is in West Bengal.

Which block is Birahar under?

Birahar comes under Harirampur Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Birahar?

The Census village code of Birahar is 311883.

What is the population of Birahar village?

The village record lists 795 people and 210 households for Birahar.

How many households are in Birahar village?

The village record lists 210 households for Birahar.

What is the male and female population of Birahar?

The record lists 400 male residents and 395 female residents for Birahar.

What is the sex ratio of Birahar village?

The sex ratio of Birahar is 987.5 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Birahar village?

The reported geographical area of Birahar is 113.83 hectares.

What is the population density of Birahar village?

The approximate population density of Birahar is 698.41 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Birahar?

The nearest town listed for Birahar is Gangarampur, about 10 km away.

How far is Birahar from the sub-district headquarters?

Birahar is about 7.3 km from Harirampur, the block headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Birahar?

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

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

For Birahar, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, Wheat and Jute, net sown area is 109.83 hectares and irrigated land is 95 hectares.

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

The page shows 5 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Birahar. These records include 3 banks. Verify current service status with the bank before visiting.

Is a primary school reported for this village?

Yes. The village record marks a primary school as available in Birahar.

Are drinking water facilities reported for this village?

No. The village record marks drinking water facilities as not available for Birahar.

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.