Brichgunj (RV) (Andaman and Nicobar Islands)
Brichgunj (RV) | |
|---|---|
| Country |  India |
| Government | |
| • Type | Sarpanch |
| Area | |
| • Total | 431.34 ha (1,065.86 acres) |
| Population (2011) | |
| • Total | 3,412 |
| • Density | 790/km2 (2,000/sq mi) |
| Languages | |
| Time zone | UTC+5.30 |
| Pincode | 744103[1] |
| Village code | 00032000 |
Brichgunj (RV) is a small village of 431.34 hectares in Port Blair Tehsil in South andaman district in the Union territory of andaman & Nicobar Islands, India.[2] The village is administrated by a sarpanch who is elected representative of the village by the local elections. Brichgunj (RV) depends on Port Blair, the nearest town for all major economic activities.[3] The village has government-provided water facilities that include One tap, Two Wells supply, Two tanks, Two tubewells, and Two handpumps. The villagers also acquire water from some of the natural water sources - Two rivers, Two canals and Two springs. Brichgunj (RV) is also surrounded by Two lakes. The population of the village depends on the source of drinking water during summer on Tap. Brichgunj (RV)'s pin code is 744103[4], and village code is 00032000. The area of Brichgunj (RV) is segregated as 35.18 hectares unirrigated, the 10.68 hectare area under culturable waste (including gauchar and groves), and remaining 352.58 hectare area not available for cultivation.
Brichgunj (RV) has One post office (Brijgunj B.O) and One public telephone. The village is connected with a single bus service. Brichgunj (RV) has One bank and Two credit societies for the regulation of economic activity. The village is also equipped with Two recreational centers.
The village has an uninterrupted 24 hours electric supply from a power grid.
Demographics
Brichgunj (RV) is a census village in the district of South andaman, andaman & Nicobar Islands. The village has a total population of 3412 and has total administration over 562 houses which are connected to supplies basic amenities like water and sewerage.
- Brichgunj (RV) has 267 children, 129 boys and 138 girls.
- Scheduled tribe counts for 36 (1.06%) males constitute 33 (0.97%) of the population and females 3 (0.09%).
Medical facility
- Brichgunj (RV) has 2 hospitals in nearby town.
Educational institutions
As per the census 2011 report, 3057 people are literate in Brichgunj (RV) out of which 2315 are males and 742 are females.
Brichgunj (RV) has the following educational facilities:
- 1 Education facility
- 1 Primary school
- 3 Colleges in the nearby range
Employment
According to a census 2011 report, 2221 people of the total population are employed. The workforce is 2089 male, 132 female with 2041 (91.9%) of all workers being employed full-time, this includes 1965 males and 76 females. 67 males and 16 females are considered as the main cultivators with the help of 12 male and 1 female agricultural labor. 180 people are reported to work for a marginal period of time in the year.
They depend on the agricultural markets (Mandi) of the nearby towns of Port Blair and South andaman to sell - and make their living.
References
- ↑ "Pin Code 744103 and Post Offices under 744103 Postal Code". www.mapsofindia.com. Retrieved 2021-03-02.
- ↑ "Pin Code 744103 and Post Offices under 744103 Postal Code". www.mapsofindia.com. Retrieved 2021-03-02.
- ↑ "744103 Pin Code, post offices list". indiamapia.com. Retrieved 2021-03-02.
- ↑ "Pincode 744103". www.prokerala.com. Retrieved 2021-03-02.
External link
- Census of India, Provisional Population Totals
- Andaman and Nicobar Administration Website