Birtola - Kutra, Sundargarh

Birtola is a village situated in the Kutra tehsil of Sundargarh district, Odisha. It is located approximately 14 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kutra and around 49 km from the district headquarters in Sundargarh. Purkapali serves as the Gram Panchayat for Birtola village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Birtola is 384164. The village covers a total geographical area of 345 hectares and falls under the 770018 pincode. Rajagangapur is the nearest town, located about 28 km away.

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

Population of Birtola

According to the 2011 Census, Birtola village had a total population of 1,109 people, including 545 males and 564 females, living in 241 households. The sex ratio was 1,035 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 53.71%, with male literacy at 65.05% and female literacy at 42.83%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 67, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 986.

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

Nearby Villages of Birtola

Birtola 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 Birtola

Birtola is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Garpos, while the nearest airport is Jharsuguda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 34.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rajagangapur to Birtola is about 28 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Sundargarh to Birtola is about 49 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Birtola

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

Health Facilities in Birtola

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

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