Birjam - Sohela, Bargarh

Birjam is a village situated in the Sohela tehsil of Bargarh district, Odisha. It is located approximately 20 km from Melchhamunda and around 40 km from Bargarh. Birjam village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Birjam is 380166. The village covers a total geographical area of 567 hectares and falls under the 768034 pincode. Padmapur is the nearest town, located about 32 km away.

Birjam village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Bargarh Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Birjam

According to the 2011 Census, Birjam village had a total population of 1,567 people, including 793 males and 774 females, living in 418 households. The sex ratio was 976 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 82.93%, with male literacy at 92.70% and female literacy at 73.00%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 359, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 374.

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

Nearby Villages of Birjam

Birjam 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 Birjam

Birjam is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Dungripadi, while the nearest airport is Nuagaon Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 55.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Padmapur to Birjam is about 32 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Bargarh to Birjam is about 40 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Birjam

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

Health Facilities in Birjam

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

FAQs about Birjam