Biridi - Bhandari Pokhari, Bhadrak

Biridi is a village situated in the Bhandari Pokhari tehsil of Bhadrak district, Odisha. It is located approximately 13 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bhandari Pokhari and around 31 km from the district headquarters in Bhadrak. Bandala Madhiali serves as the Gram Panchayat for Biridi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Biridi is 394466. The village covers a total geographical area of 97 hectares and falls under the 756120 pincode. Bhadrak is the nearest town, located about 32 km away.

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

Population of Biridi

As per Census 2011, Biridi village has a total population of 328 people, consisting of 173 males and 155 females. The village has 79 households and a sex ratio of 895 females per 1,000 males. There are 33 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 234 literate and 94 illiterate residents. Additionally, 136 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Biridi

Biridi 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 Biridi

Biridi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Manjuri Road, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 78.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhadrak to Biridi is about 32 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Bhadrak to Biridi is about 31 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 Biridi

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

Health Facilities in Biridi

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

FAQs about Biridi