Pikarimal - Baramkela, Sarangarh-Bilaigarh

Pikarimal is a village situated in the Baramkela tehsil of Sarangarh-Bilaigarh district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 15 km from Baramkela and around 65 km from Raigarh. Pikrimal serves as the Gram Panchayat for Pikarimal village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pikarimal is 435666. The village covers a total geographical area of 224.63 hectares and falls under the 496554 pincode. Baramkela is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

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

Population of Pikarimal

As per Census 2011, Pikarimal village has a total population of 594 people, consisting of 316 males and 278 females. The village has 152 households and a sex ratio of 879 females per 1,000 males. There are 74 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 384 literate and 210 illiterate residents. Additionally, 25 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 56 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Pikarimal

Pikarimal 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 Pikarimal

Pikarimal is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Raigarh, while the nearest airport is Hirakud Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 53.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Baramkela to Pikarimal is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Raigarh to Pikarimal is about 65 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 Pikarimal

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

Health Facilities in Pikarimal

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

FAQs about Pikarimal