Biramitrapur


Biramitrapur is a town and a municipality in Sundargarh district in the state of Odisha, India.

Geography

Biramitrapur lies at the border of Odisha 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, a lot of industries lie 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 Odisha.
Biramitrapur also has institutions imparting educations at different mediums and different levels.
Major Institutions
ST. Mary's Convent School
Sri Aurobindo Integral Education and Research Center
Don Bosco School
Alexander school
Jagriti high school
Govt. Boy's high school
Govt. Girls high school
Shrama Shakti College
Nirmal munda Science college.

Demographics

India census, 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.

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 company holds the largest limestone and dolomite quarry in the area.

Transport

Birmitrapur has a number of bus services. A train also runs from Birmitrapur to Barsuan via Rourkela.

Culture

Among Odia language Sambalpuri and Sundargadi and Sadri are spoken in Biramitrapur. Hindi,Bengali, 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.

Politics

Current MLA from Biramitrapur Assembly Constituency is Shri Shankar Oram , who won the seat in State elections of 2009. Earlier MLAs from this seat were: Nihar Surin of 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 in 1980, and Prem Chand Bhagat of JNP in 1977.
Biramitrapur is part of Sundargarh.