Piparkhar Kalan - Lal Bahadur Nagar, Rajnandgaon

Piparkhar Kalan is a village situated in the Lal Bahadur Nagar tehsil of Rajnandgaon district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 16 km from Dongargarh and around 46 km from Rajnandgaon. Piparkharkala serves as the Gram Panchayat for Piparkhar Kalan village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Piparkhar Kalan is 440625. The village covers a total geographical area of 358.8 hectares and falls under the 491445 pincode. Dongargarh is the nearest town, located about 16 km away.

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

Population of Piparkhar Kalan

According to the 2011 Census, Piparkhar Kalan village had a total population of 691 people, including 339 males and 352 females, living in 155 households. The sex ratio was 1,038 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 75.81%, with male literacy at 88.81% and female literacy at 63.30%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 32, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 186.

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

Nearby Villages of Piparkhar Kalan

Piparkhar Kalan 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 Piparkhar Kalan

Piparkhar Kalan is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Bortalao, while the nearest airport is Gondia Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 38.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dongargarh to Piparkhar Kalan is about 16 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Rajnandgaon to Piparkhar Kalan is about 46 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Piparkhar Kalan

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

Health Facilities in Piparkhar Kalan

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

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