Birida - Kalyanasingpur, Rayagada

Birida is a village situated in the Kalyanasingpur tehsil of Rayagada district, Odisha. It is located approximately 23 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kalyanasingpur and around 43 km from the district headquarters in Rayagada . Sikarpai serves as the Gram Panchayat for Birida village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Birida is 425690. The village covers a total geographical area of 169 hectares and falls under the 765017 pincode. Rayagada is the nearest town, located about 40 km away.

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

Population of Birida

According to the 2011 Census, Birida village had a total population of 428 people, including 186 males and 242 females, living in 108 households. The sex ratio was 1,301 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 15.08%, with male literacy at 22.67% and female literacy at 9.62%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 26, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 399.

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

Nearby Villages of Birida

Birida 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 Birida

Birida is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Bhalumaska, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 64.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rayagada to Birida is about 40 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Rayagada to Birida is about 43 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Birida

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

Health Facilities in Birida

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

FAQs about Birida