Birispur - Jaleswar, Balasore

Birispur is a village situated in the Jaleswar tehsil of Balasore district, Odisha. It is located approximately 7 km from Jaleswar and around 61 km from Baleshwar. Lakhannath serves as the Gram Panchayat for Birispur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Birispur is 391429. The village covers a total geographical area of 242 hectares and falls under the 756087 pincode. Jaleswar is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

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

Population of Birispur

According to the 2011 Census, Birispur village had a total population of 2,296 people, including 1,173 males and 1,123 females, living in 543 households. The sex ratio was 957 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 70.56%, with male literacy at 79.46% and female literacy at 61.09%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 546, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 547.

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

Nearby Villages of Birispur

Birispur 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 Birispur

Public transport in the Birispur is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Lakshannath Road, while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 106.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jaleswar to Birispur is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Baleshwar to Birispur is about 61 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Birispur

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

Health Facilities in Birispur

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

FAQs about Birispur