Birmi Patta
Birmi Patta
Birmi Patta | |
|---|---|
Village | |
Birmi Patta Location In Rajasthan | |
| Coordinates: 28°32′N 75°15′E / 28.533°N 75.250°E | |
| India | india |
| State | Rajasthan |
| Disttrict | Churu |
| Tehsil | Sidhmukh |
| Government | |
| • Type | Panchayati raj |
| • Body | Gram Panchayat Birmi Khalsa |
| • Sarpanch | Pooja Lotasra |
| Population (2011) | |
• Total | 751 |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| Postal code | 331701 |
| Telephone code | 01559 |
| Vehicle registration | RJ-10 |
Birmi Patta is a village situated in Sidhmukh tehsil of Churu district, in the Indian state of Rajasthan, India. The settlement falls under the administrative jurisdiction of Gram Panchayat Birmi Khalsa and forms part of the Taranagar Assembly constituency. According to the Census of India 2011, the village had a population of 751 residents.[1]
Geography
The village is located in the northern part of Rajasthan within the semi-arid plains near the Thar Desert region. It lies about 17 km from Sidhmukh and approximately 97 km from the district headquarters Churu. The surrounding landscape consists mainly of sandy agricultural fields and scattered rural habitation.[2]
Demographics
As per the 2011 national census, Birmi Patta recorded a total population of 751 people, including 397 males and 354 females. Children aged 0–6 years formed a small proportion of the population, and the demographic structure is similar to nearby rural settlements of the region.[3]
Administration
The village functions under the Panchayati Raj system and is administered by the Gram Panchayat Birmi Khalsa through an elected Sarpanch. It comes under the Taranagar Assembly constituency and the Churu Lok Sabha constituency.[4]
Transport
Road connectivity links the village with nearby towns and agricultural markets. The nearest railway access is Sidhmukh railway station located roughly 17 kilometres away, providing connections to regional routes.[5]
Economy
Agriculture and animal husbandry form the primary livelihood sources of residents. Most households depend on seasonal crop cultivation and livestock-based income, while some villagers engage in small trade and labour work in nearby towns.[6]
Religion
Residents traditionally follow Hindu practices and revere Gogaji, a regional folk deity of Rajasthan. The Gogaji temple at Dadrewa serves as a significant religious site for villagers during fairs and gatherings.[7]
Climate
The area experiences a hot semi-arid climate typical of northern Rajasthan. Summers are extremely hot with temperatures reaching around 45°C, while winters may fall near 3°C. Rainfall occurs mainly during the monsoon season and remains comparatively low annually.[8]
References
- ^ "Census of India 2011 Village Data". Government of India. Retrieved 22 February 2026.
- ^ "Churu District Profile". Government of Rajasthan. Retrieved 22 February 2026.
- ^ "Census of India Population Data". Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India. Retrieved 22 February 2026.
- ^ "Administrative Setup of Churu District". Government of Rajasthan. Retrieved 22 February 2026.
- ^ "Indian Railways Station Information". Ministry of Railways, India. Retrieved 22 February 2026.
- ^ "Census Village Amenities Data". Government of India. Retrieved 22 February 2026.
- ^ "Gogaji Temple Dadrewa Information". Department of Tourism, Rajasthan. Retrieved 22 February 2026.
- ^ "Climate of Churu District". Government of Rajasthan. Retrieved 22 February 2026.