Pirid - Arjunda, Balod

Pirid is a village situated in the Arjunda tehsil of Balod district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 24 km from Gunderdehi and around 54 km from Durg. Pirid village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pirid is 442853. The village covers a total geographical area of 635.91 hectares and falls under the 491225 pincode. Gunderdehi is the nearest town, located about 24 km away.

Pirid village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Gunderdehi Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Kanker Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Pirid

According to the 2011 Census, Pirid village had a total population of 1,617 people, including 809 males and 808 females, living in 299 households. The sex ratio was 999 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 82.58%, with male literacy at 92.45% and female literacy at 72.83%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 40, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 158.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Pirid

Pirid 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:

Transport and Connectivity of Pirid

Public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the Pirid. The nearest railway station is Latabor, while the nearest airport is Raipur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 54.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gunderdehi to Pirid is about 24 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Durg to Pirid is about 54 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Pirid

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Pirid village is detailed below:

Health Facilities in Pirid

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Pirid village are given below:

FAQs about Pirid