Biramitrapur
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Biramitrapur ବୀରମିତ୍ରପୁର |
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 Biramitrapur
 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
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| State | Odisha |
| District | Sundargarh |
| Elevation | 243 m (797 ft) |
| Population (2001) | |
| • Total | 29,434 |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Oriya |
| Time zone | IST (UTC+5:30) |
| Website | odisha |
Biramitrapur (or Birmitrapur)(odia:ବୀରମିତ୍ରପୁର) is a town and a municipality in Sundargarh district in the state of Odisha, India.
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[English medium] Sri Aurobindo institute of integral education (English medium) Hindi School Don Bosco School (oriya medium) Alexander school (oriya medium) Jagriti high school (Oriya medium) Govt. Boy's high school [Oriya medium] Govt. Girls high school [Oriya medium] Shrama Shakti College [Intermediate & graduation][Arts & Commerce] Nirmal munda Science college.
As of 2001[update] 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.
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.
Recently start "AQUASURE" PACKAGED DRINKING WATER from Aquaguard Trade mark owner Eureka Forbes ltd. Mumbai manufacture and marketing by M/s HMVK BEVERAGES, BIRMITRAPUR
Birmitrapur is town having good transport amenities. Bus services here is a major means of transport. People here are transport- oriented and they love to travel A train also runs from Birmitrapur to Barsuan Via Rourkela twice a day excluding Sunday
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