Bireskela - Boden, Nuapada

Bireskela is a village situated in the Boden tehsil of Nuapada district, Odisha. It is located approximately 2 km from the tehsil headquarters in Boden and around 102 km from the district headquarters in Nuapada. Boden serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bireskela village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bireskela is 422105. The village covers a total geographical area of 80 hectares and falls under the 766111 pincode. Khariar Road is the nearest town, located about 28 km away.

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

Population of Bireskela

As per Census 2011, Bireskela village has a total population of 773 people, consisting of 404 males and 369 females. The village has 205 households and a sex ratio of 913 females per 1,000 males. There are 77 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 485 literate and 288 illiterate residents. Additionally, 194 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population773404369
Child Population (0–6 yrs)774136
Scheduled Castes (SC)19494100
Literate Population485303182
Illiterate Population288101187

Nearby Villages of Bireskela

Bireskela 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
KerapadarSouth-West0.95 km
TetelparaEast1.42 km
BodenNorth-West1.69 km
PharasaraSouth-East2.23 km
KusumkhuntaWest2.27 km
NimnaWest2.55 km
JamugaonSouth-West2.64 km
BinapurNorth-East2.66 km
RajpurSouth2.84 km
AmbagudaEast2.94 km

Transport and Connectivity of Bireskela

Bireskela is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Kantabanji, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 51.6 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Khariar Road to Bireskela is about 28 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Nuapada to Bireskela is about 102 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bireskela

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Bireskela

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km

FAQs about Bireskela

Where is Bireskela located?

Bireskela village is located in Boden Tehsil, Nuapada district, Odisha, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Bireskela?

The Gram Panchayat of Bireskela is Boden.

What is the pincode of Bireskela?

The pincode of Bireskela is 766111.

What is the population of Bireskela?

Bireskela has a total population of 773, including 404 males and 369 females.

How many households are there in Bireskela?

There are 205 households in Bireskela.

What is the literacy rate in Bireskela?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Bireskela is 62.74%. Male literacy is 75.00% and female literacy is 49.32%.