Birigarh - Harabhanga, Boudh

Birigarh is a village situated in the Harabhanga tehsil of Boudh district, Odisha. It is located approximately 33 km from Baudh Sadar and around 12 km from Baudh. Bamanda serves as the Gram Panchayat for Birigarh village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Birigarh is 418400. The village covers a total geographical area of 221 hectares and falls under the 762026 pincode. Baudhgarh is the nearest town, located about 11 km away.

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

Population of Birigarh

As per Census 2011, Birigarh village has a total population of 707 people, consisting of 353 males and 354 females. The village has 155 households and a sex ratio of 1,002 females per 1,000 males. There are 105 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 428 literate and 279 illiterate residents. Additionally, 221 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Birigarh

Birigarh 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 Birigarh

Birigarh is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Rairakhol, while the nearest airport is Nuagaon Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 71.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Baudhgarh to Birigarh is about 11 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Baudh to Birigarh is about 12 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Birigarh

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

Health Facilities in Birigarh

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

FAQs about Birigarh