Biriguda - Lakshmipur, Koraput

Biriguda is a village situated in the Lakshmipur tehsil of Koraput district, Odisha. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Lakshmipur and around 68 km from the district headquarters in Koraput. Bhitaragada serves as the Gram Panchayat for Biriguda village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Biriguda is 428505. The village covers a total geographical area of 653 hectares and falls under the 765013 pincode. Sunabeda is the nearest town, located about 35 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 Lakshmipur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Koraput Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Biriguda

As per Census 2011, Biriguda village has a total population of 1,385 people, consisting of 669 males and 716 females. The village has 367 households and a sex ratio of 1,070 females per 1,000 males. There are 232 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 547 literate and 838 illiterate residents. Additionally, 232 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 950 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

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

Public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the Biriguda. The nearest railway station is Singaram, while the nearest airport is Jeypore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 48.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sunabeda to Biriguda is about 35 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Koraput to Biriguda is about 68 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