Pahariya - Baloda, Janjgir-Champa

Pahariya is a village situated in the Baloda tehsil of Janjgir-Champa district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 15 km from Baloda and around 18 km from Janjgir. Pahariya village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pahariya is 436725. The village covers a total geographical area of 519.76 hectares and falls under the 495669 pincode. Baloda is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

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

Population of Pahariya

According to the 2011 Census, Pahariya village had a total population of 2,292 people, including 1,113 males and 1,179 females, living in 556 households. The sex ratio was 1,059 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 77.09%, with male literacy at 88.35% and female literacy at 66.76%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 560, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 217.

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

Nearby Villages of Pahariya

Pahariya 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 Pahariya

Pahariya is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Balpur Halt, while the nearest airport is Bilaspur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 42.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Baloda to Pahariya is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Janjgir to Pahariya is about 18 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Pahariya

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

Health Facilities in Pahariya

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

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