Pihrid Village - Malkharoda, Sakti

Pihrid is a village situated in the Malkharoda tehsil of Sakti district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 4 km from Malkharoda and around 67 km from Janjgir. Pihrid village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pihrid is 437236. The village covers a total geographical area of 719 hectares and falls under the 495691 pincode. Adbhar is the nearest town, located about 16 km away.

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

Population of Pihrid

As per Census 2011, Pihrid village has a total population of 3,474 people, consisting of 1,736 males and 1,738 females. The village has 763 households and a sex ratio of 1,001 females per 1,000 males. There are 490 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,032 literate and 1,442 illiterate residents. Additionally, 2,214 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 37 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Pihrid

Pihrid 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 Pihrid

Pihrid is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Sakti, while the nearest airport is Bilaspur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 70.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Adbhar to Pihrid is about 16 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Janjgir to Pihrid is about 67 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Pihrid

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

Health Facilities in Pihrid

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

FAQs about Pihrid