Bhirkapara - Bangomunda, Balangir

Bhirkapara is a village situated in the Bangomunda tehsil of Balangir district, Odisha. It is located approximately 21 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bangomunda and around 45 km from the district headquarters in Balangir. Chulifunka serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bhirkapara village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bhirkapara is 421328. The village covers a total geographical area of 275 hectares and falls under the 767040 pincode. Kantabanji is the nearest town, located about 23 km away.

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

Population of Bhirkapara

According to the 2011 Census, Bhirkapara village had a total population of 580 people, including 309 males and 271 females, living in 125 households. The sex ratio was 877 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 60.83%, with male literacy at 74.71% and female literacy at 44.84%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 177.

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

Nearby Villages of Bhirkapara

Bhirkapara 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 Bhirkapara

Public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the Bhirkapara. The nearest railway station is Muribahal, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 30.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kantabanji to Bhirkapara is about 23 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balangir to Bhirkapara 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 Bhirkapara

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

Health Facilities in Bhirkapara

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

FAQs about Bhirkapara