Pahra - Ahiwara, Durg

Pahra is a village situated in the Ahiwara tehsil of Durg district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 25 km from Dhamdha and around 50 km from Durg. Pahra village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pahra is 442518. The village covers a total geographical area of 617.22 hectares and falls under the 490036 pincode. Dhamdha is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

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

Population of Pahra

According to the 2011 Census, Pahra village had a total population of 1,405 people, including 697 males and 708 females, living in 304 households. The sex ratio was 1,016 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 70.37%, with male literacy at 82.71% and female literacy at 58.39%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 43, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 35.

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

Nearby Villages of Pahra

Pahra 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 Pahra

Pahra is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Kumhari, while the nearest airport is Raipur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 28.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dhamdha to Pahra is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Durg to Pahra is about 50 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Pahra

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

Health Facilities in Pahra

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

FAQs about Pahra