Biringajhar - Bisra, Sundargarh

Biringajhar is a village situated in the Bisra tehsil of Sundargarh district, Odisha. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bisra and around 134 km from the district headquarters in Sundargarh. Bad Bambua serves as the Gram Panchayat for Biringajhar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Biringajhar is 384513. The village covers a total geographical area of 510 hectares and falls under the 770036 pincode. Raurkela is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

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

Population of Biringajhar

According to the 2011 Census, Biringajhar village had a total population of 1,214 people, including 591 males and 623 females, living in 243 households. The sex ratio was 1,054 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 47.44%, with male literacy at 60.16% and female literacy at 35.20%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 834.

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

Nearby Villages of Biringajhar

Biringajhar 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 Biringajhar

Biringajhar is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Bhalulata, while the nearest airport is Jharsuguda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 88.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Raurkela to Biringajhar is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Sundargarh to Biringajhar is about 134 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Biringajhar

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

Health Facilities in Biringajhar

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

FAQs about Biringajhar