Birtola - Lahunipara, Sundargarh

Birtola is a village situated in the Lahunipara tehsil of Sundargarh district, Odisha. It is located approximately 20 km from Chandiposh and around 155 km from Sundargarh. Darjing serves as the Gram Panchayat for Birtola village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Birtola is 384688. The village covers a total geographical area of 328 hectares and falls under the 770040 pincode. Raurkela is the nearest town, located about 48 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 Bonai 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 511 people, including 250 males and 261 females, living in 110 households. The sex ratio was 1,044 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 52.13%, with male literacy at 61.78% and female literacy at 43.27%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 44, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 450.

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 shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Patasahi, while the nearest airport is Jharsuguda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 68.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Raurkela to Birtola is about 48 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.4 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Sundargarh to Birtola is about 155 km, with the usual travel time around ~4.4 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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