Pitaura - Ahiwara, Durg

Pitaura is a village situated in the Ahiwara tehsil of Durg district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 15 km from Dhamdha and around 35 km from Durg. Pitoura serves as the Gram Panchayat for Pitaura village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pitaura is 442511. The village covers a total geographical area of 512.94 hectares and falls under the 490036 pincode. Dhamdha is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

Pitaura 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 Pitaura

According to the 2011 Census, Pitaura village had a total population of 1,605 people, including 800 males and 805 females, living in 366 households. The sex ratio was 1,006 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 76.86%, with male literacy at 87.69% and female literacy at 66.38%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 885, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 86.

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

Nearby Villages of Pitaura

Pitaura 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 Pitaura

Pitaura is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Bhilai Cabin, while the nearest airport is Raipur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 32.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dhamdha to Pitaura is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Durg to Pitaura is about 35 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 Pitaura

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

Health Facilities in Pitaura

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

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