Biraguda - Usur, Bijapur

Biraguda is a village situated in the Usur tehsil of Bijapur district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 24 km from the tehsil headquarters in Usur and around 56 km from the district headquarters in Bijapur. Korasguda serves as the Gram Panchayat for Biraguda village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Biraguda is 450905. The village covers a total geographical area of 195.654 hectares and falls under the 494447 pincode. Dantewada is the nearest town, located about 148 km away.

Biraguda village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Bijapur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Bastar Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Biraguda

As per Census 2011, Biraguda village has a total population of 163 people, consisting of 87 males and 76 females. The village has 42 households and a sex ratio of 873 females per 1,000 males. There are 29 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 6 literate and 157 illiterate residents. Additionally, 163 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Biraguda are given below:

Nearby Villages of Biraguda

Biraguda is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Transport and Connectivity of Biraguda

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Biraguda. The nearest railway station is Bacheli, while the nearest airport is Jagdalpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 99.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dantewada to Biraguda is about 148 km, with a usual travel time of around ~4.2 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Bijapur to Biraguda is about 56 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Biraguda

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Biraguda village is detailed below:

Health Facilities in Biraguda

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Biraguda village are given below:

FAQs about Biraguda