Biru - Kaniha, Angul

Biru is a village situated in the Kaniha tehsil of Angul district, Odisha. It is located approximately 28 km from Samal Barrage and around 57 km from Anugul . Biru village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Biru is 403874. The village covers a total geographical area of 728 hectares and falls under the 759100 pincode. Talcher is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

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

Population of Biru

As per Census 2011, Biru village has a total population of 1,858 people, consisting of 968 males and 890 females. The village has 452 households and a sex ratio of 919 females per 1,000 males. There are 198 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,296 literate and 562 illiterate residents. Additionally, 775 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 279 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Biru

Biru 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 Biru

Public transport in the Biru is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Talcher, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 92.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Talcher to Biru is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Anugul to Biru is about 57 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 Biru

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

Health Facilities in Biru

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

FAQs about Biru