Biramal - Dharamgarh, Kalahandi

Biramal is a village situated in the Dharamgarh tehsil of Kalahandi district, Odisha. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Dharamgarh and around 50 km from the district headquarters in Bhawanipatna. Badbafla serves as the Gram Panchayat for Biramal village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Biramal is 423987. The village covers a total geographical area of 447 hectares and falls under the 766023 pincode. Junagarh is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

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

Population of Biramal

According to the 2011 Census, Biramal village had a total population of 1,367 people, including 684 males and 683 females, living in 361 households. The sex ratio was 999 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 59.31%, with male literacy at 77.30% and female literacy at 41.51%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 233, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 39.

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

Nearby Villages of Biramal

Biramal 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 Biramal

Biramal is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Junagarh Road, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 39.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Junagarh to Biramal is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bhawanipatna to Biramal is about 50 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Biramal

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

Health Facilities in Biramal

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

FAQs about Biramal