Biridiha - Anandapur, Keonjhar

Biridiha is a village situated in the Anandapur tehsil of Keonjhar district, Odisha. It is located approximately 13 km from Anandapur and around 93 km from Kendujhar. Kantipal serves as the Gram Panchayat for Biridiha village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Biridiha is 387042. The village covers a total geographical area of 97 hectares and falls under the 758022 pincode. Anandapur is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

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

Population of Biridiha

According to the 2011 Census, Biridiha village had a total population of 1,655 people, including 857 males and 798 females, living in 380 households. The sex ratio was 931 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 71.47%, with male literacy at 81.96% and female literacy at 60.11%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 601, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 447.

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

Nearby Villages of Biridiha

Biridiha 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 Biridiha

Biridiha is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Tomka, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 94.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Anandapur to Biridiha is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kendujhar to Biridiha is about 93 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Biridiha

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

Health Facilities in Biridiha

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

FAQs about Biridiha