Biroda - Dhamdha, Durg

Biroda is a village situated in the Dhamdha tehsil of Durg district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 13 km from the tehsil headquarters in Dhamdha and around 45 km from the district headquarters in Durg. Biroda village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Biroda is 442495. The village covers a total geographical area of 784.34 hectares and falls under the 491332 pincode. Dhamdha is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.

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

Population of Biroda

According to the 2011 Census, Biroda village had a total population of 1,802 people, including 924 males and 878 females, living in 350 households. The sex ratio was 950 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 74.11%, with male literacy at 87.77% and female literacy at 60.08%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 205, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 2.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Category Total Male Female
Total Population1,802924878
Child Population (0–6 yrs)22212399
Scheduled Castes (SC)20510897
Scheduled Tribes (ST)211
Literate Population1,171703468
Illiterate Population631221410

Nearby Villages of Biroda

Biroda 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
TiturghatSouth-West2.41 km
GotaSouth-East2.45 km
GobraNorth-West2.83 km
MotimpurWest2.91 km
RahtadahNorth-West3.97 km
MaharajpurSouth-West4.07 km
SonesararSouth4.08 km
MatraSouth-East4.15 km
Pendri DeoriNorth4.91 km
SirnabhathaWest4.99 km

Transport and Connectivity of Biroda

Biroda is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Bhilai Cabin, while the nearest airport is Raipur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 39.4 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within NA
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dhamdha to Biroda is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Durg to Biroda is about 45 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Biroda

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Biroda

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Biroda

Where is Biroda located?

Biroda village is located in Dhamdha Tehsil, Durg district, Chhattisgarh, India.

What is the Gram Panchayat of Biroda?

Biroda is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Biroda?

The pincode of Biroda is 491332.

What is the population of Biroda?

Biroda had a total population of 1,802, including 924 males and 878 females.

How many households are there in Biroda?

Biroda had 350 households.

What is the literacy rate in Biroda?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Biroda was 74.11%. Male literacy was 87.77% and female literacy was 60.08%.