Biripur - Kalampur, Kalahandi

Biripur is a village situated in the Kalampur tehsil of Kalahandi district, Odisha. It is located approximately 51 km from Jayapatna and around 59 km from Bhawanipatna. Kaklampur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Biripur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Biripur is 424126. The village covers a total geographical area of 89 hectares and falls under the 766013 pincode. Junagarh is the nearest town, located about 33 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 Dharmgarh Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Kalahandi Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Biripur

According to the 2011 Census, Biripur village had a total population of 432 people, including 202 males and 230 females, living in 104 households. The sex ratio was 1,139 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 65.45%, with male literacy at 74.30% and female literacy at 57.77%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 34, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 32.

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, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Junagarh Road, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 50.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Junagarh to Biripur is about 33 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Bhawanipatna to Biripur is about 59 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. 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