Pradhanpur - Baramkela, Sarangarh-Bilaigarh

Pradhanpur is a village situated in the Baramkela tehsil of Sarangarh-Bilaigarh district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 6 km from Baramkela and around 56 km from Raigarh. Bengachi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Pradhanpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pradhanpur is 435699. The village covers a total geographical area of 76.55 hectares and falls under the 496551 pincode. Baramkela is the nearest town, located about 6 km away.

Pradhanpur 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 Pradhanpur

According to the 2011 Census, Pradhanpur village had a total population of 323 people, including 163 males and 160 females, living in 95 households. The sex ratio was 982 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 70.29%, with male literacy at 77.14% and female literacy at 63.24%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 107, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 17.

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

Nearby Villages of Pradhanpur

Pradhanpur 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 Pradhanpur

Pradhanpur 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 61.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Baramkela to Pradhanpur is about 6 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Raigarh to Pradhanpur is about 56 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Pradhanpur

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

Health Facilities in Pradhanpur

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

FAQs about Pradhanpur