Pakariya - Takhatpur, Bilaspur

Pakariya is a village situated in the Takhatpur tehsil of Bilaspur district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Takhatpur and around 30 km from the district headquarters in Bilaspur. Pakriya serves as the Gram Panchayat for Pakariya village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pakariya is 438579. The village covers a total geographical area of 612.61 hectares and falls under the 495330 pincode. Takhatpur is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

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

Population of Pakariya

According to the 2011 Census, Pakariya village had a total population of 1,150 people, including 578 males and 572 females, living in 281 households. The sex ratio was 990 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 68.72%, with male literacy at 77.66% and female literacy at 59.45%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 112, 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 Pakariya

Pakariya 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 Pakariya

Pakariya is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Kalmitar, while the nearest airport is Bilaspur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 24.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Takhatpur to Pakariya is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bilaspur to Pakariya is about 30 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Pakariya

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

Health Facilities in Pakariya

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

FAQs about Pakariya