Biriphulgumma - Jeypore, Koraput

Biriphulgumma is a village situated in the Jeypore tehsil of Koraput district, Odisha. It is located approximately 31 km from Bhairabsingipur and around 53 km from Koraput. Ranigada serves as the Gram Panchayat for Biriphulgumma village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Biriphulgumma is 428362. The village covers a total geographical area of 162 hectares and falls under the 764057 pincode. Kotpad is the nearest town, located about 3 km away.

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

Population of Biriphulgumma

As per Census 2011, Biriphulgumma village has a total population of 324 people, consisting of 160 males and 164 females. The village has 78 households and a sex ratio of 1,025 females per 1,000 males. There are 47 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 129 literate and 195 illiterate residents. Additionally, 44 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 273 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Biriphulgumma

Biriphulgumma 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 Biriphulgumma

Biriphulgumma 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 9.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kotpad to Biriphulgumma is about 3 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Koraput to Biriphulgumma is about 53 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Biriphulgumma

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

Health Facilities in Biriphulgumma

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

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