Birual - Lathikata, Sundargarh

Birual is a village situated in the Lathikata tehsil of Sundargarh district, Odisha. It is located approximately 15 km from Brahmani Tarang and around 120 km from Sundargarh. Garjan serves as the Gram Panchayat for Birual village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Birual is 384582. The village covers a total geographical area of 453 hectares and falls under the 769004 pincode. Raurkela is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

Birual 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 Birual

According to the 2011 Census, Birual village had a total population of 639 people, including 318 males and 321 females, living in 144 households. The sex ratio was 1,009 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 52.68%, with male literacy at 63.94% and female literacy at 41.54%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 94, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 224.

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

Nearby Villages of Birual

Birual 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 Birual

Birual is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Panposh, while the nearest airport is Jharsuguda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 65.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Raurkela to Birual is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Sundargarh to Birual is about 120 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Birual

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

Health Facilities in Birual

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

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