Pelama

Pelama is a village located in Tamnar tehsil of Raigarh district in Chhattisgarh, India. It is situated 35km away from sub-district headquarter Tamnar (tehsildar office) and 70km away from district headquarter Raigarh. As per 2009 stats, Pelma is the gram panchayat of Pelama village.

Here you can discover what makes Pelama unique in its vibrant Tamnar-Raigarh region. You’ll see Pelama’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Pelama

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Pelama is 434735. The village spans a total geographical area of 629.14 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 493101. Gharghoda is nearest town to Pelama village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 30km away.

When it comes to local governance, Pelama village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Lailundra Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Raigarh Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Pelama

Population of Pelama

According to the 2011 Census, Pelama has a total population of about 1,184, with approximately 590 males and 594 females. The sex ratio is around 1006 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 178 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 116 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 706. The overall literacy rate is approximately 62.58%, with male literacy at about 72.37% and female literacy near 52.86%. There are around 273 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Pelama's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Pelama

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Pelama. As per the 2011 stats, Pelama had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Pelama

Knowing the nearby villages of Pelama helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Pelama.

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