Biripali - Bangomunda, Balangir

Biripali is a village situated in the Bangomunda tehsil of Balangir district, Odisha. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bangomunda and around 45 km from the district headquarters in Balangir. Biripali village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Biripali is 421271. The village covers a total geographical area of 346 hectares and falls under the 767040 pincode. Khariar Road is the nearest town, located about 6 km away.

Biripali 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 Biripali

According to the 2011 Census, Biripali village had a total population of 1,811 people, including 919 males and 892 females, living in 399 households. The sex ratio was 971 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 62.57%, with male literacy at 74.12% and female literacy at 51.18%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 147, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 169.

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

Nearby Villages of Biripali

Biripali 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 Biripali

Biripali is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Kantabanji, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 37.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Khariar Road to Biripali is about 6 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balangir to Biripali 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 Biripali

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

Health Facilities in Biripali

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

FAQs about Biripali