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.
Biritunga has its own place in the vibrant Puri region. In the following sections, you’ll find details about population, literacy, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local governance, nearby villages, connectivity, and more.
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.
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Population of Biritunga
Below is a concise population overview of Biritunga as per the Census 2011 data. The table highlights the key population metrics categorized by gender and social groups.
Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
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Total Population | 1,161 | 640 | 521 |
Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 106 | 56 | 50 |
Scheduled Castes (SC) | 612 | 309 | 303 |
Scheduled Tribes (ST) | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Literate Population | 926 | 551 | 375 |
Illiterate Population | 235 | 89 | 146 |
Here's a detailed summary of the Basic Population Details of Biritunga village:
- The total population of Biritunga village is around 1,161, including approximately 640 males and 521 females, with a sex ratio of 814 females per 1,000 males.
- There are about 106 children aged 0–6 years in Biritunga village, reflecting the young population in the village.
- Biritunga village has 612 people belonging to the Scheduled Castes (SC).
- The literacy rate of Biritunga village is about 79.76%, with male literacy at 86.09% and female literacy at 71.98%.
- There are around 275 households in Biritunga village.
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.
Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
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Public Bus Service | Available within 10+ km distance |
Private Bus Service | Available within village |
Railway Station | Available within 10+ km distance |
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
- Where is Biritunga located?
- Biritunga village is situated in Gop Tehsil, within the Puri district of Odisha, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Biritunga?
- The Gram Panchayat of Biritunga is Birtung (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.
- What is the pincode of Biritunga?
- The pincode of Biritunga is 752116, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.
- What is the population of Biritunga as per the 2011 Census?
- As per the 2011 Census, the population of Biritunga is 1,161, with 640 males and 521 females.
- How many households are there in Biritunga as per the 2011 Census?
- As per the 2011 Census, Biritunga village has a total of 275 households.
- What is the literacy rate in Biritunga as per the 2011 Census?
- According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Biritunga is 79.76%. The male literacy rate is 86.09%, while the female literacy rate is 71.98%.