Buripadar - Digapahandi, Ganjam

Buripadar is a village situated in the Digapahandi tehsil of Ganjam district, Odisha. It is located approximately 45 km from the tehsil headquarters in Digapahandi and around 70 km from the district headquarters in Chatrapur. Kaithakhandi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Buripadar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Buripadar is 412798. The village covers a total geographical area of 160 hectares and falls under the 761007 pincode. Digapahandi is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.

Buripadar 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 Buripadar

As per Census 2011, Buripadar village has a total population of 1,173 people, consisting of 602 males and 571 females. The village has 275 households and a sex ratio of 948 females per 1,000 males. There are 133 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 776 literate and 397 illiterate residents. Additionally, 100 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 2 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Buripadar

Buripadar 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 Buripadar

Buripadar is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Golanthra, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 127.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Digapahandi to Buripadar is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chatrapur to Buripadar 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 Buripadar

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

Health Facilities in Buripadar

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

FAQs about Buripadar