Biripal - Kankadahad, Dhenkanal

Biripal is a village situated in the Kankadahad tehsil of Dhenkanal district, Odisha. It is located approximately 18 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kankadahad and around 75 km from the district headquarters in Dhenkanal. Kantol serves as the Gram Panchayat for Biripal village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Biripal is 402450. The village covers a total geographical area of 42 hectares and falls under the 759018 pincode. Kamakshyanagar is the nearest town, located about 38 km away.

Biripal 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 Biripal

As per Census 2011, Biripal village has a total population of 36 people, consisting of 17 males and 19 females. The village has 9 households and a sex ratio of 1,117 females per 1,000 males. There are 8 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 12 literate and 24 illiterate residents.

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

Nearby Villages of Biripal

Biripal 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 Biripal

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Biripal. The nearest railway station is Chilikidara, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 79.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kamakshyanagar to Biripal is about 38 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Dhenkanal to Biripal is about 75 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Biripal

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

Health Facilities in Biripal

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

FAQs about Biripal