Piparchhedi - Rajim, Gariyaband

Piparchhedi is a village situated in the Rajim tehsil of Gariyaband district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 7 km from Rajim and around 52 km from Raipur. Semhartara serves as the Gram Panchayat for Piparchhedi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Piparchhedi is 444834. The village covers a total geographical area of 387.46 hectares and falls under the 493885 pincode. Rajim is the nearest town, located about 57 km away.

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

Population of Piparchhedi

According to the 2011 Census, Piparchhedi village had a total population of 556 people, including 294 males and 262 females, living in 147 households. The sex ratio was 891 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 72.13%, with male literacy at 83.06% and female literacy at 60.53%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 82, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 60.

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

Nearby Villages of Piparchhedi

Piparchhedi 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 Piparchhedi

Piparchhedi 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 Rajim, while the nearest airport is Raipur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 25.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rajim to Piparchhedi is about 57 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.6 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Raipur to Piparchhedi is about 52 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 Piparchhedi

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

Health Facilities in Piparchhedi

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

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