Birida - Lathikata, Sundargarh

Birida is a village situated in the Lathikata tehsil of Sundargarh district, Odisha. It is located approximately 30 km from Brahmani Tarang and around 138 km from Sundargarh. Birda serves as the Gram Panchayat for Birida village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Birida is 384604. The village covers a total geographical area of 485 hectares and falls under the 770037 pincode. Raurkela is the nearest town, located about 40 km away.

Birida 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 Birida

According to the 2011 Census, Birida village had a total population of 940 people, including 496 males and 444 females, living in 213 households. The sex ratio was 895 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 50.06%, with male literacy at 57.94% and female literacy at 41.07%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 13, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 551.

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

Nearby Villages of Birida

Birida 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 Birida

Birida is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Champajharam, while the nearest airport is Jharsuguda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 63.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Raurkela to Birida is about 40 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Sundargarh to Birida is about 138 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Birida

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

Health Facilities in Birida

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

FAQs about Birida