Birapadmanabhapur - Digapahandi, Ganjam

Birapadmanabhapur is a village situated in the Digapahandi tehsil of Ganjam district, Odisha. It is located approximately 35 km from the tehsil headquarters in Digapahandi and around 70 km from the district headquarters in Chatrapur. Bada-dumula serves as the Gram Panchayat for Birapadmanabhapur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Birapadmanabhapur is 412851. The village covers a total geographical area of 97 hectares and falls under the 761042 pincode. Digapahandi is the nearest town, located about 14 km away.

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

Population of Birapadmanabhapur

As per Census 2011, Birapadmanabhapur village has a total population of 181 people, consisting of 91 males and 90 females. The village has 50 households and a sex ratio of 989 females per 1,000 males. There are 19 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 103 literate and 78 illiterate residents. Additionally, 31 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1819190
Child Population (0–6 yrs)19136
Scheduled Castes (SC)311615
Literate Population1036439
Illiterate Population782751

Nearby Villages of Birapadmanabhapur

Birapadmanabhapur 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
SanadumulaWest0.93 km
KandasaraNorth1.82 km
BadadumulaSouth-East1.83 km
SumantapurSouth-West2.07 km
GunthapadaNorth-West2.14 km
JangamaSouth2.21 km
JharipadarNorth-East2.23 km
KrushnakrupamayapurSouth-East2.40 km
MagurapadaWest2.69 km
DasipurNorth2.74 km

Transport and Connectivity of Birapadmanabhapur

Birapadmanabhapur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Golanthra, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 130.5 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Digapahandi to Birapadmanabhapur is about 14 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chatrapur to Birapadmanabhapur is about 70 km, with the usual travel time around ~2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Birapadmanabhapur

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

Health Facilities in Birapadmanabhapur

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Birapadmanabhapur

Where is Birapadmanabhapur located?

Birapadmanabhapur village is located in Digapahandi Tehsil, Ganjam district, Odisha, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Birapadmanabhapur?

The Gram Panchayat of Birapadmanabhapur is Bada-dumula.

What is the pincode of Birapadmanabhapur?

The pincode of Birapadmanabhapur is 761042.

What is the population of Birapadmanabhapur?

Birapadmanabhapur has a total population of 181, including 91 males and 90 females.

How many households are there in Birapadmanabhapur?

There are 50 households in Birapadmanabhapur.

What is the literacy rate in Birapadmanabhapur?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Birapadmanabhapur is 56.91%. Male literacy is 70.33% and female literacy is 43.33%.