Biritunga

Biritunga is a village located in Gop tehsil of Puri district in Odisha, India. It is situated 50km away from sub-district headquarter Gop (tehsildar office) and 35km away from district headquarter Puri. As per 2009 stats, Birtung is the gram panchayat of Biritunga village.

Here you can discover what makes Biritunga unique in its vibrant Gop-Puri region. You’ll see Biritunga’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Biritunga

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Biritunga is 409421. The village spans a total geographical area of 117 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 752116. Nimapada is nearest town to Biritunga village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 14km away.

When it comes to local governance, Biritunga village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Kakatpur Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Jagatsinghpur Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Biritunga

Population of Biritunga

According to the 2011 Census, Biritunga has a total population of about 1,161, with approximately 640 males and 521 females. The sex ratio is around 814 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 106 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 612 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. Information about the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is not available. The overall literacy rate is approximately 79.76%, with male literacy at about 86.09% and female literacy near 71.98%. There are around 275 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Biritunga's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Biritunga

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Biritunga. As per the 2011 stats, Biritunga had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Biritunga

Knowing the nearby villages of Biritunga helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Biritunga.

Frequently Asked Questions about Biritunga