Birkel — Loisinga, Balangir, Odisha

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Sarpanch · Gram Panchayat

Kiran Sahu

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LGD code: 419990
Pincode: 767002
Population: 905
Households: 240
Literacy rate: 58.8%
Sex ratio: 967 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 387

Key facts — Birkel

LGD code: 419990
Pincode: 767002
Population (Census 2011): 905
Population (projected 2026): 1,067
Households: 240
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 967
Literacy rate: 58.8%
Lok Sabha constituency: Bolangir
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Bolangir
Member of Parliament: Sangeeta Kumari Singh Deo
Member of Legislative Assembly: Kalikesh Narayan Singh Deo
Sarpanch / Gram Pradhan: Kiran Sahu
Block / Mandal: Loisinga
Nearest PHC: Dr. Bishwajit Das (9.8 km)
Nearest post office: Head Post Office (11.0 km)
Nearest bank: State Bank of India (10.8 km)
Nearest railway station: Balangir Junction (10.9 km)

Demographics — Census 2011 + 2026 estimate + NFHS-5

Population, education, health & sanitation

India's last full census was 2011 · 2026 figures are RGI projections · NFHS-5 (2019-21) covers the Balangir district level

Then & Now

Birkel — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

905

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Population · 2026

1,067

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

240

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Households · 2026

283

RGI / state CAGR projection

2011 = decadal Census of India. 2026 = forward-projection from state-level CAGR — working estimate, refines when the next Census publishes.

Census 2011

Canonical baseline · last full census · village-level

Population: 905Census 2011
Households: 240Census 2011
Literacy rate: 58.8%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 967 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 1,0672026 proj. · +17.9% vs 2011
Est. households: 2832026 projection
Active job cards: —MGNREGA · district
HHs worked (FY): —MGNREGA · district
State electorate: 3,31,48,964ECI Lok Sabha 2024 final roll

NFHS-5 (2019-21)

National Family Health Survey · district overlay

Sex ratio @ birth: 919NFHS-5 district
Female literacy: 69.8%NFHS-5 district
Electricity: 97.8%NFHS-5 district
Improved sanitation: 66.3%NFHS-5 district
Children vaccinated: —NFHS-5 district
Anaemia (women): 59.4%NFHS-5 district

Post-2011 updates

Central-government dashboards · sourced from data.gov.in · refreshed when the ministry publishes

Tap water at homedistrict level: 68.3%Jal Jeevan Mission · Dec 2023 · Balangir district
Rural houses builtdistrict level: 23,63,679PMAY-G · 23,63,679 of 28,49,889 sanctioned · Mar 2025 · Balangir district
Toilets builtdistrict level: 1,51,341Swachh Bharat Mission - Gramin · Dec 2023 · Balangir district

Sources: Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner of India (Census 2011 + Population Projections 2011-2036) · International Institute for Population Sciences (NFHS-5) · Election Commission of India · data.gov.in (Jal Jeevan Mission, PMAY-G, SBM-G dashboards). Projections may differ from on-the-ground reality by ±20% for individual villages. An asterisk next to a sex-ratio value (—*) flags a Census 2011 figure outside the plausible range of 300–2000 ♀/1000♂; the underlying source row is suppressed pending review.

Boundary & surroundings

Birkel on the map

Centred on Loisinga mandal

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Notable places near Birkel · Loisinga mandal area

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Birkel doesn't have its own precise centroid yet, so these places are nearby in the Loisinga mandal — sorted by distance from the village's approximate centre. Claim the village to add precise locations.

26 places mapped

PHC· 11
Hospital· 10
Railway· 2
Bank· 1
Post office· 1
Temple· 1

Religion

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Temple
Samalai Mandir
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Healthcare

Hospital
Police Hospital
📍 9.7 km awayOSM
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PHC · doctors
Dr. Bishwajit Das
📍 9.8 km awayOSM
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Hospital
Paranju Seva Sadan
📍 10.4 km awayOSM
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Hospital
Homeopathy Hospital
📍 10.6 km awayOSM
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PHC · clinic
Srinivas Clinic
📍 10.8 km awayOSM
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PHC · clinic
Balaram Panigrahi Clinic
📍 11.0 km awayOSM
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PHC · clinic
Vandana Clinic
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PHC · clinic
Dr. Mishra's Clinic
📍 11.1 km awayOSM
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PHC · clinic
Mangal Healthcare and Diagnostic Centre
📍 11.1 km awayOSM
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PHC · doctors
Dr. Akash Jain
📍 11.1 km awayOSM
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Hospital
Old Samaleshwari Hospital
📍 11.2 km awayOSM
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Hospital
Ayurvedic Hospital, Balangir
📍 11.5 km awayOSM
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Hospital
Apollo Hospital
📍 11.8 km awayOSM
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PHC · clinic
Architha Patho Clinic
📍 12.1 km awayOSM
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PHC · clinic
Hanuman Clinic
📍 12.1 km awayOSM
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Hospital
DH Balangir
📍 12.1 km awayOSM
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Hospital
Mother and Child Hospital
📍 12.2 km awayOSM
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PHC · clinic
Shraddha Clinic
📍 12.2 km awayOSM
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Hospital
Harihar Hospital, Balangir
📍 12.2 km awayOSM
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PHC · clinic
Patel Nursing Home
📍 13.0 km awayOSM
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Hospital
Samaleswari Multispeciality Hospital, Balangir
📍 13.2 km awayOSM
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Civic

Post office
Head Post Office
📍 11.0 km awayOSM
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Commerce

Bank
State Bank of India
📍 10.8 km awayOSM
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Transport

Railway · station
Balangir Junction
📍 10.9 km awayOSM
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Railway · station
Balangir Road
📍 12.5 km awayOSM
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What is the pincode of Birkel?

The pincode of Birkel, Loisinga mandal, Balangir district, Odisha is 767002.

In which district is Birkel located?

Birkel is a village in Loisinga mandal of Balangir district, Odisha, India.

What is the population of Birkel as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Birkel village has a population of 905 across 240 households.

Who is the sarpanch of Birkel?

The current sarpanch of Birkel gram panchayat is Kiran Sahu.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Birkel in?

Birkel falls under the Bolangir Lok Sabha constituency (PC #10) of Odisha.

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Birkel in?

Birkel falls under the Bolangir assembly constituency (AC #68) of Odisha.

What is the literacy rate in Birkel?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Birkel village is 58.8%.

What is the sex ratio in Birkel?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Birkel village is 967 females per 1,000 males.

What is the nearest health centre to Birkel?

The nearest health facility to Birkel is Police Hospital (~9.7 km).

What is the nearest railway station to Birkel?

The nearest railway station to Birkel is Balangir Junction (~10.9 km).

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Birkel?

12 schemes currently match residents of Birkel, including KALIA - Krushak Assistance for Livelihood and Income Augmentation, Madhu Babu Pension Yojana (MBPY), Mission Shakti - Odisha SHG Programme. Eligibility, benefits, and apply links are listed on the village page.

What is the LGD code of Birkel?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Birkel village is 419990.

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