Pretandih - Saraipali, Mahasamund

Pretandih is a village situated in the Saraipali tehsil of Mahasamund district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Saraipali and around 127 km from the district headquarters in Mahasamund. Pretendih serves as the Gram Panchayat for Pretandih village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pretandih is 445894. The village covers a total geographical area of 258.63 hectares and falls under the 493558 pincode. Saraipali is the nearest town, located about 7 km away.

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

Population of Pretandih

According to the 2011 Census, Pretandih village had a total population of 752 people, including 385 males and 367 females, living in 206 households. The sex ratio was 953 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 70.23%, with male literacy at 81.32% and female literacy at 58.68%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 121, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 239.

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

Nearby Villages of Pretandih

Pretandih 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 Pretandih

Pretandih is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Komakhan, while the nearest airport is Nawapara Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 56.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Saraipali to Pretandih is about 7 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Mahasamund to Pretandih is about 127 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Pretandih

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

Health Facilities in Pretandih

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

FAQs about Pretandih