Birighat - Khariar, Nuapada

Birighat is a village situated in the Khariar tehsil of Nuapada district, Odisha. It is located approximately 13 km from the tehsil headquarters in Khariar and around 76 km from the district headquarters in Nuapada. Birighat village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Birighat is 422022. The village covers a total geographical area of 442 hectares and falls under the 766118 pincode. Khariar Road is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.

Birighat 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 Birighat

According to the 2011 Census, Birighat village had a total population of 1,618 people, including 827 males and 791 females, living in 401 households. The sex ratio was 956 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 58.80%, with male literacy at 75.61% and female literacy at 41.43%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 210, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 776.

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

Nearby Villages of Birighat

Birighat 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 Birighat

Birighat is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Kantabanji, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 39.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Khariar Road to Birighat is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Nuapada to Birighat is about 76 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Birighat

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

Health Facilities in Birighat

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

FAQs about Birighat