Biripur - Chhatrapur, Ganjam

Biripur is a village situated in the Chhatrapur tehsil of Ganjam district, Odisha. It is located approximately 14 km from the tehsil headquarters in Chhatrapur and around 14 km from the district headquarters in Chatrapur. Mahandpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Biripur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Biripur is 412075. The village covers a total geographical area of 608 hectares and falls under the 761026 pincode. Chhatrapur is the nearest town, located about 14 km away.

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

Population of Biripur

According to the 2011 Census, Biripur village had a total population of 216 people, including 103 males and 113 females, living in 44 households. The sex ratio was 1,097 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 54.14%, with male literacy at 62.79% and female literacy at 46.32%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 132, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 7.

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

Nearby Villages of Biripur

Biripur 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 Biripur

Biripur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Narasimhapura, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 101.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chhatrapur to Biripur is about 14 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chatrapur to Biripur is about 14 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 Biripur

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

Health Facilities in Biripur

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

FAQs about Biripur