Birasal - Kankadahad, Dhenkanal

Birasal is a village situated in the Kankadahad tehsil of Dhenkanal district, Odisha. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kankadahad and around 55 km from the district headquarters in Dhenkanal. Birasal village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Birasal is 402506. The village covers a total geographical area of 470 hectares and falls under the 759039 pincode. Kamakshyanagar is the nearest town, located about 17 km away.

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

Population of Birasal

As per Census 2011, Birasal village has a total population of 1,987 people, consisting of 1,029 males and 958 females. The village has 466 households and a sex ratio of 931 females per 1,000 males. There are 220 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,406 literate and 581 illiterate residents. Additionally, 519 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 524 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Birasal

Birasal 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 Birasal

Birasal is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Chilikidara, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 67.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kamakshyanagar to Birasal is about 17 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Dhenkanal to Birasal is about 55 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Birasal

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

Health Facilities in Birasal

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

FAQs about Birasal