Birtola - Subdega, Sundargarh

Birtola is a village situated in the Subdega tehsil of Sundargarh district, Odisha. It is located approximately 12 km from Sundargarh and around 18 km from Sundargarh. Hamirpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Birtola village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Birtola is 383861. The village covers a total geographical area of 282 hectares and falls under the 770002 pincode. Sundargarh is the nearest town, located about 15 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 Talsara Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Sundargarh Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Birtola

As per Census 2011, Birtola village has a total population of 535 people, consisting of 264 males and 271 females. The village has 147 households and a sex ratio of 1,026 females per 1,000 males. There are 58 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 337 literate and 198 illiterate residents. Additionally, 89 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 211 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Birtola are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population535264271
Child Population (0–6 yrs)583127
Scheduled Castes (SC)894346
Scheduled Tribes (ST)211104107
Literate Population337187150
Illiterate Population19877121

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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
PanchamahulaWest1.06 km
HamirpurNorth1.31 km
BadmalSouth1.44 km
JagannathposhNorth-West1.88 km
BhagapaliWest2.04 km
RasarajpurSouth-West2.65 km
SudarsanpurNorth-West2.67 km
LahuranibernaEast2.79 km
ChhatasargiNorth-East2.95 km
RebdamalWest3.13 km

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 Bamra, while the nearest airport is Jharsuguda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 25.1 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sundargarh to Birtola is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Sundargarh to Birtola is about 18 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. 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:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 1-2 km

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:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Birtola

Where is Birtola located?

Birtola village is located in Subdega Tehsil, Sundargarh district, Odisha, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Birtola?

The Gram Panchayat of Birtola is Hamirpur.

What is the pincode of Birtola?

The pincode of Birtola is 770002.

What is the population of Birtola?

Birtola has a total population of 535, including 264 males and 271 females.

How many households are there in Birtola?

There are 147 households in Birtola.

What is the literacy rate in Birtola?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Birtola is 62.99%. Male literacy is 70.83% and female literacy is 55.35%.