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

As per Census 2011, Bhirkapara village has a total population of 580 people, consisting of 309 males and 271 females. The village has 125 households and a sex ratio of 877 females per 1,000 males. There are 100 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 292 literate and 288 illiterate residents. Additionally, 177 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population580309271
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1005248
Scheduled Castes (SC)1779582
Literate Population292192100
Illiterate Population288117171

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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
ChauliphunkaWest1.34 km
SagunbhadiEast1.58 km
PatalparaNorth1.61 km
GodramundaNorth-East1.68 km
NanajharNorth-West1.78 km
SahajotNorth-East1.89 km
NangalajuriSouth2.07 km
ManiganWest2.31 km
BeherabahalEast2.63 km
KanabiraNorth-East2.72 km

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.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 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:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

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:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km

FAQs about Bhirkapara

Where is Bhirkapara located?

Bhirkapara village is located in Bangomunda Tehsil, Balangir district, Odisha, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Bhirkapara?

The Gram Panchayat of Bhirkapara is Chulifunka.

What is the pincode of Bhirkapara?

The pincode of Bhirkapara is 767040.

What is the population of Bhirkapara?

Bhirkapara has a total population of 580, including 309 males and 271 females.

How many households are there in Bhirkapara?

There are 125 households in Bhirkapara.

What is the literacy rate in Bhirkapara?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Bhirkapara is 50.34%. Male literacy is 62.14% and female literacy is 36.90%.