Pirda - Malkharoda, Sakti

Pirda is a village situated in the Malkharoda tehsil of Sakti district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 10 km from Malkharoda and around 70 km from Janjgir. Pirda village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pirda is 437308. The village covers a total geographical area of 594.86 hectares and falls under the 495691 pincode. Dabhra is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

Pirda 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 Pirda

According to the 2011 Census, Pirda village had a total population of 2,184 people, including 1,081 males and 1,103 females, living in 527 households. The sex ratio was 1,020 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 73.68%, with male literacy at 85.13% and female literacy at 63.11%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,001, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 73.

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

Nearby Villages of Pirda

Pirda 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 Pirda

Pirda 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 Sakti, while the nearest airport is Bilaspur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 71.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dabhra to Pirda is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Janjgir to Pirda is about 70 km, with the usual travel time around ~2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Pirda

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

Health Facilities in Pirda

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

FAQs about Pirda