Pirda - Pithora, Mahasamund

Pirda is a village situated in the Pithora tehsil of Mahasamund district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 38 km from the tehsil headquarters in Pithaura and around 94 km from the district headquarters in Mahasamund. Pirada serves as the Gram Panchayat for Pirda village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pirda is 446425. The village covers a total geographical area of 993.53 hectares and falls under the 493555 pincode. Bagbahara is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.

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

Population of Pirda

According to the 2011 Census, Pirda village had a total population of 3,370 people, including 1,627 males and 1,743 females, living in 788 households. The sex ratio was 1,071 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 67.59%, with male literacy at 77.05% and female literacy at 58.71%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 166, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1,208.

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

Nearby Villages of Pirda

Pirda 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 Pirda

Pirda is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Bagbahra, while the nearest airport is Nawapara Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 48.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bagbahara to Pirda is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Mahasamund to Pirda is about 94 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Pirda

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

Health Facilities in Pirda

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

FAQs about Pirda