Biribadia - Digapahandi, Ganjam
Biribadia is a village situated in the Digapahandi tehsil of Ganjam district, Odisha. It is located approximately 40 km from the tehsil headquarters in Digapahandi and around 70 km from the district headquarters in Chatrapur. Turubudi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Biribadia village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Biribadia is 412849. The village covers a total geographical area of 45 hectares and falls under the 761054 pincode. Digapahandi is the nearest town, located about 14 km away.
Biribadia 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 Biribadia
According to the 2011 Census, Biribadia village had a total population of 134 people, including 60 males and 74 females, living in 41 households. The sex ratio was 1,233 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 67.24%, with male literacy at 88.46% and female literacy at 50.00%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 127.
The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 134 | 60 | 74 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 18 | 8 | 10 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 127 | 55 | 72 |
| Literate Population | 78 | 46 | 32 |
| Illiterate Population | 56 | 14 | 42 |
Nearby Villages of Biribadia
Biribadia is surrounded by several nearby villages in its surroundings. These villages are part of the local area and are commonly connected through local routes and daily movement of people.
Transport and Connectivity of Biribadia
Biribadia is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | No | Available within <5 km |
| Private Bus Service | No | Available within <5 km |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Digapahandi to Biribadia is about 14 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chatrapur to Biribadia 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 Biribadia
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Biribadia village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within >10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within >10 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within 5-10 km |
Health Facilities in Biribadia
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Biribadia village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
FAQs about Biribadia
Where is Biribadia located?
Biribadia village is located in Digapahandi Tehsil, Ganjam district, Odisha, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Biribadia?
The Gram Panchayat of Biribadia is Turubudi.
What is the pincode of Biribadia?
The pincode of Biribadia is 761054.
What is the population of Biribadia?
Biribadia had a total population of 134, including 60 males and 74 females.
How many households are there in Biribadia?
Biribadia had 41 households.
What is the literacy rate in Biribadia?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Biribadia was 67.24%. Male literacy was 88.46% and female literacy was 50.00%.