Biramitrapur
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| Coordinates | 22°24′N 84°46′E / 22.40°N 84.77°ECoordinates: 22°24′N 84°46′E / 22.40°N 84.77°E |
| Country | India |
| State | Orissa |
| District(s) | Sundargarh |
| Population | 29,434 (2001[update]) |
| Time zone | IST (UTC+05:30) |
| Area |
• 243 metres (797 ft) |
Biramitrapur (or Birmitrapur) is a town and a municipality in Sundargarh district in the state of Orissa, India.
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[edit] Geography
Biramitrapur lies at the border of Orissa and Jharkhand, Simdega being the nearest district of Jharkhand. The city nearest to Biramitrapur is Rourkela, which is roughly around 35 km away. The area being mineral rich, there are lot of industries in and around Biramitrapur. The area is especially rich in Limestone and Dolomite. The closest river to Biramitrapur is Ludki, which flows from Jharkhand to Orissa.
[edit] Demographics
As of 2001[update] India census,[1] Biramitrapur had a population of 29,434. Males constitute 51% of the population and females 49%. Biramitrapur has an average literacy rate of 63%, higher than the national average of 59.5%; with male literacy of 71% and female literacy of 55%. 13% of the population is under 6 years of age.
[edit] Industries
The majority industries in Biramitrapur and adjoining areas are based on mining. There are many Limestone mining and crushing units, and also many Sponge iron factories. BSL (Bisra Stone Lime) company holds the largest limestone and dolomite quarry in the area.
[edit] Culture
Besides Oriya, Hindi is the most spoken language in Biramitrapur.Bengali, Sadri, Marwari and Bihari language speakers also found in the town. Biramitrapur has a composite population of people from different states and religions. Hindu festivals like Rath Yatra, Nuakhai, Durga Puja and Ganesh Puja are celebrated with much pomp and fair as are New Year and Christmas.
[edit] Politics
Current MLA from Biramitrapur Assembly Constituency is George Tirkey [Independent], who won the seat in State elections of 2009. Earlier MLAs from this seat were: Nihar Surin of [JMM] who won in 2004, George Tirkey of JMM in 2000 and in 1995, Satya Narayan Pradhan of JD in 1990, Remish Kerketia of INC in 1985, Jumus Bilung of INC(I) in 1980, and Prem Chand Bhagat of JNP in 1977.[2]
Biramitrapur is part of Sundargarh (Lok Sabha constituency).[3]
[edit] References
- ^ "Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional)". Census Commission of India. Archived from the original on 2004-06-16. http://web.archive.org/web/20040616075334/http://www.censusindia.net/results/town.php?stad=A&state5=999. Retrieved 2008-11-01.
- ^ "State Elections 2004 - Partywise Comparison for 138-Biramitrapur Constituency of ORISSA". Election Commission of India. http://archive.eci.gov.in/March2004/pollupd/ac/states/s18/Partycomp138.htm. Retrieved 2008-09-27.
- ^ "Assembly Constituencies - Corresponding Districts and Parliamentary Constituencies of Orissa". Election Commission of India. http://archive.eci.gov.in/se2000/background/S18/Orissa_AC_Dist_PC.pdf. Retrieved 2008-09-27.
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