Birghat

Birghat is a village located in Dhama tehsil of Sambalpur district in Odisha, India. It is situated 37km away from sub-district headquarter Dhama (tehsildar office) and 49km away from district headquarter Sambalpur. As per 2009 stats, Dakara is the gram panchayat of Birghat village.

Here you can discover what makes Birghat unique in its vibrant Dhama-Sambalpur region. You’ll see Birghat’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 Birghat

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Birghat is 382234. The village spans a total geographical area of 217 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 768113. Sambalpur is nearest town to Birghat village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 49km away.

When it comes to local governance, Birghat 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 Rairakhol Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Sambalpur Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Birghat

Population of Birghat

According to the 2011 Census, Birghat has a total population of about 261, with approximately 138 males and 123 females. The sex ratio is around 891 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 23 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 82 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 9. The overall literacy rate is approximately 77.78%, with male literacy at about 84.06% and female literacy near 70.73%. There are around 66 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Birghat's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Birghat

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

Nearby Villages of Birghat

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Birghat