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Birnia is a village in Devipur mandal, Deoghar district, Jharkhand, with a population of 1,168 in 226 households. It has a literacy rate of 55.2%.

Sarpanch · Gram Panchayat

RAMFAL TURI

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LGD code: 354377
Pincode: 814120
Population: 1,168
Households: 226
Literacy rate: 55.2%
Sex ratio: 976 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 309
Distance to district centre: 62 km
Distance to mandal centre: 88 km

Census 2011 · in context

How Birnia compares

Literacy rate

55.2%

+7.3% vs mandal average

Birnia: 55.2%
Devipur mandal: 47.9%
Deoghar district: 53.2%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

976

+54 vs mandal average

Birnia: 976
Devipur mandal: 922

Household size

people per home

5.2

−0.5 vs mandal average

Birnia: 5.2
Devipur mandal: 5.7

Source: Census of India 2011 (village PCA; mandal and district aggregates).

Key facts — Birnia

LGD code: 354377
Pincode: 814120
Population (Census 2011): 1,168
Population (projected 2026): 1,377
Households: 226
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 976
Literacy rate: 55.2%
Coordinates: 24.78201°N, 87.15476°E
Lok Sabha constituency: Dumka
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Jamtara
Member of Parliament: Nalin Soren
Member of Legislative Assembly: Irfan Ansari
Sarpanch / Gram Pradhan: RAMFAL TURI
Block / Mandal: Devipur

Demographics — Census 2011 + 2026 estimate + NFHS-5

Population, education, health & sanitation

India's last full census was 2011 · 2026 figures are RGI projections · NFHS-5 (2019-21) covers the Deoghar district level

Then & Now

Birnia — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

1,168

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Population · 2026

1,377

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

226

Census 2011 baseline

+17.7%

Households · 2026

266

RGI / state CAGR projection

2011 = decadal Census of India. 2026 = forward-projection from state-level CAGR — working estimate, refines when the next Census publishes.

Census 2011

Canonical baseline · last full census · village-level

Population: 1,168Census 2011
Households: 226Census 2011
Literacy rate: 55.2%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 976 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 1,3772026 proj. · +17.9% vs 2011
Est. households: 266

Post-2011 updates

Central-government dashboards · sourced from data.gov.in · refreshed when the ministry publishes

Tap water at homedistrict level: 46.4%Jal Jeevan Mission · Dec 2023 · Deoghar district
Rural houses builtdistrict level: 15,65,258PMAY-G · 15,65,258 of 20,12,107 sanctioned · Mar 2025 · Deoghar district
Toilets builtdistrict level: 2,18,686Swachh Bharat Mission - Gramin · Dec 2023 · Deoghar district

Sources: Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner of India (Census 2011 + Population Projections 2011-2036) · International Institute for Population Sciences (NFHS-5) · Election Commission of India · data.gov.in (Jal Jeevan Mission, PMAY-G, SBM-G dashboards). Projections may differ from on-the-ground reality by ±20% for individual villages. An asterisk next to a sex-ratio value (—*) flags a Census 2011 figure outside the plausible range of 300–2000 ♀/1000♂; the underlying source row is suppressed pending review.

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Mandal centre

Devipur · ≈ 88 km

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District centre

Deoghar · ≈ 62 km

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What is the pincode of Birnia?

The pincode of Birnia, Devipur mandal, Deoghar district, Jharkhand is 814120.

In which district is Birnia located?

Birnia is a village in Devipur mandal of Deoghar district, Jharkhand, India.

What is the population of Birnia as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Birnia village has a population of 1,168 across 226 households.

Who is the sarpanch of Birnia?

The current sarpanch of Birnia gram panchayat is RAMFAL TURI.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Birnia in?

Birnia falls under the Dumka Lok Sabha constituency (PC #2) of Jharkhand.

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Birnia in?

Birnia falls under the Jamtara assembly constituency (AC #9) of Jharkhand.

What is the literacy rate in Birnia?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Birnia village is 55.2%.

What is the sex ratio in Birnia?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Birnia village is 976 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Birnia?

12 schemes currently match residents of Birnia, including Mukhyamantri Maiyya Samman Yojana, Mukhyamantri Sarvjan Pension Yojana (Jharkhand), Atal Pension Yojana (APY). Eligibility, benefits, and apply links are listed on the village page.

How far is Birnia from Deoghar district centre?

Birnia is approximately 62 km (straight-line) from the centre of Deoghar district. See "How to reach" on the village page for directions.

What is the LGD code of Birnia?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Birnia village is 354377.

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How Birnia compares

Key facts — Birnia

Population, education, health & sanitation

Birnia — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Birnia on the map

How to reach Birnia

Other villages named Birnia

Latest posts

Jharkhand CM honours 7-year-old swimmer Ishank Singh for record Palk Strait feat

19-Year-Old girl dies mysteriously in Jharkhand remand home; NHRC seeks report from Govt

Jharkhand to Build 6,000 Check Dams in Forest Areas to Boost Groundwater Recharge and Wildlife Conservation

Notable persons of Birnia

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Upcoming events

Krishna Janmashtami

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Hartalika Teej

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Radha Ashtami

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What is the pincode of Birnia?

In which district is Birnia located?

What is the population of Birnia as per Census 2011?

Who is the sarpanch of Birnia?

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Birnia in?

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Birnia in?

What is the literacy rate in Birnia?

What is the sex ratio in Birnia?

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Birnia?

How far is Birnia from Deoghar district centre?

What is the LGD code of Birnia?

Birnia on the map

Upcoming events

Krishna Janmashtami

Teacher's Day

Ganesh Chaturthi

Hartalika Teej

Rishi Panchami

Vishwakarma Puja

Karma (Karam Parva)

Radha Ashtami

Photo gallery

People often ask about Birnia

What is the pincode of Birnia?

In which district is Birnia located?

What is the population of Birnia as per Census 2011?

Who is the sarpanch of Birnia?

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Birnia in?

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Birnia in?

What is the literacy rate in Birnia?

What is the sex ratio in Birnia?

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Birnia?

How far is Birnia from Deoghar district centre?

What is the LGD code of Birnia?

Population, education, health & sanitation

Birnia — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Latest posts

Jharkhand CM honours 7-year-old swimmer Ishank Singh for record Palk Strait feat

19-Year-Old girl dies mysteriously in Jharkhand remand home; NHRC seeks report from Govt

Jharkhand to Build 6,000 Check Dams in Forest Areas to Boost Groundwater Recharge and Wildlife Conservation

Notable persons of Birnia

Open jobs in Birnia