Pinkapar - Chhuriya, Rajnandgaon

Pinkapar is a village situated in the Chhuriya tehsil of Rajnandgaon district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Chhuriya and around 115 km from the district headquarters in Rajnandgaon. Pinkapar village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pinkapar is 440882. The village covers a total geographical area of 422.26 hectares and falls under the 491557 pincode. Chhuria is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

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

Population of Pinkapar

As per Census 2011, Pinkapar village has a total population of 1,191 people, consisting of 584 males and 607 females. The village has 227 households and a sex ratio of 1,039 females per 1,000 males. There are 168 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 695 literate and 496 illiterate residents. Additionally, 23 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 709 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Pinkapar are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,191584607
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1688583
Scheduled Castes (SC)231310
Scheduled Tribes (ST)709340369
Literate Population695396299
Illiterate Population496188308

Nearby Villages of Pinkapar

Pinkapar 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
NawagaonNorth-West1.49 km
DumardeehSouth-East2.07 km
KubradihNorth2.14 km
GhoghreSouth2.44 km
MasuljobWest2.58 km
PatakohraNorth-East2.76 km
Rani TalabNorth3.11 km
BhandarpurSouth-East3.67 km
Bapu TolaNorth-East3.91 km
RampurNorth-East4.06 km

Transport and Connectivity of Pinkapar

Pinkapar is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Paniajob, while the nearest airport is Gondia Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 51.0 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within NA
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chhuria to Pinkapar is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Rajnandgaon to Pinkapar is about 115 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Pinkapar

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Pinkapar

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Pinkapar

Where is Pinkapar located?

Pinkapar village is located in Chhuriya Tehsil, Rajnandgaon district, Chhattisgarh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Pinkapar?

Pinkapar is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Pinkapar?

The pincode of Pinkapar is 491557.

What is the population of Pinkapar?

Pinkapar has a total population of 1,191, including 584 males and 607 females.

How many households are there in Pinkapar?

There are 227 households in Pinkapar.

What is the literacy rate in Pinkapar?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Pinkapar is 58.35%. Male literacy is 67.81% and female literacy is 49.26%.