Biriguda - Boriguma, Koraput

Biriguda is a village situated in the Boriguma tehsil of Koraput district, Odisha. It is located approximately 21 km from the tehsil headquarters in Boriguma and around 65 km from the district headquarters in Koraput. Pondasguda serves as the Gram Panchayat for Biriguda village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Biriguda is 428239. The village covers a total geographical area of 113 hectares and falls under the 764056 pincode. Sunabeda is the nearest town, located about 38 km away.

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

Population of Biriguda

According to the 2011 Census, Biriguda village had a total population of 504 people, including 234 males and 270 females, living in 129 households. The sex ratio was 1,154 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 46.19%, with male literacy at 67.02% and female literacy at 27.18%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 134, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 274.

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

Nearby Villages of Biriguda

Biriguda 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 Biriguda

Biriguda is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Maligura, while the nearest airport is Jeypore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 31.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sunabeda to Biriguda is about 38 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Koraput to Biriguda is about 65 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Biriguda

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

Health Facilities in Biriguda

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

FAQs about Biriguda