Piraiya - Bodri, Bilaspur

Piraiya is a village situated in the Bodri tehsil of Bilaspur district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 29 km from Bilha and around 21 km from Bilaspur. Piraiya village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Piraiya is 439025. The village covers a total geographical area of 559.14 hectares and falls under the 495224 pincode. Bodri is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

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

Population of Piraiya

According to the 2011 Census, Piraiya village had a total population of 1,664 people, including 883 males and 781 females, living in 382 households. The sex ratio was 884 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 60.23%, with male literacy at 69.89% and female literacy at 49.70%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 796, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 169.

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

Nearby Villages of Piraiya

Piraiya 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 Piraiya

Piraiya is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Chakarbhatha, while the nearest airport is Bilaspur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 10.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bodri to Piraiya is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bilaspur to Piraiya is about 21 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Piraiya

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

Health Facilities in Piraiya

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

FAQs about Piraiya