Biripadar Village - Padmapur, Rayagada

Biripadar is a village situated in the Padmapur tehsil of Rayagada district, Odisha. It is located approximately 7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Padmapur and around 64 km from the district headquarters in Rayagada . Khamapadar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Biripadar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Biripadar is 427130. The village covers a total geographical area of 996 hectares and falls under the 765025 pincode. Gunupur is the nearest town, located about 19 km away.

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

Population of Biripadar

As per Census 2011, Biripadar village has a total population of 846 people, consisting of 424 males and 422 females. The village has 203 households and a sex ratio of 995 females per 1,000 males. There are 139 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 453 literate and 393 illiterate residents. Additionally, 300 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 347 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Biripadar

Biripadar 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 Biripadar

Biripadar is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Gunupur, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 93.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gunupur to Biripadar is about 19 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Rayagada to Biripadar is about 64 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Biripadar

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

Health Facilities in Biripadar

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

FAQs about Biripadar