Piparkhunti - Pendra Road, Gaurela-Pendra-Marwahi

Piparkhunti is a village situated in the Pendra Road tehsil of Gaurela-Pendra-Marwahi district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 12 km from Gaurella and around 113 km from Bilaspur. Piparkhuti serves as the Gram Panchayat for Piparkhunti village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Piparkhunti is 437483. The village covers a total geographical area of 386.93 hectares and falls under the 495117 pincode. Gaurella is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

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

Population of Piparkhunti

According to the 2011 Census, Piparkhunti village had a total population of 1,395 people, including 710 males and 685 females, living in 411 households. The sex ratio was 965 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 44.08%, with male literacy at 52.50% and female literacy at 35.45%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 39, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1,014.

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

Nearby Villages of Piparkhunti

Piparkhunti 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 Piparkhunti

Piparkhunti is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Kargi Road, while the nearest airport is Bilaspur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 34.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gaurella to Piparkhunti is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bilaspur to Piparkhunti is about 113 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Piparkhunti

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

Health Facilities in Piparkhunti

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

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