Panchpedi Village - Sarangarh, Sarangarh-Bilaigarh

Panchpedi is a village situated in the Sarangarh tehsil of Sarangarh-Bilaigarh district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 4 km from Sarangarh and around 50 km from Raigarh. Pachpedi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Panchpedi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Panchpedi is 435491. The village covers a total geographical area of 143.39 hectares and falls under the 496445 pincode. Sarangarh is the nearest town, located about 4 km away.

Panchpedi 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 Panchpedi

As per Census 2011, Panchpedi village has a total population of 1,193 people, consisting of 599 males and 594 females. The village has 315 households and a sex ratio of 991 females per 1,000 males. There are 169 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 688 literate and 505 illiterate residents. Additionally, 734 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 358 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Panchpedi

Panchpedi 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 Panchpedi

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Panchpedi. The nearest railway station is Kharsia, while the nearest airport is Hirakud Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 77.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sarangarh to Panchpedi is about 4 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Raigarh to Panchpedi is about 50 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Panchpedi

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

Health Facilities in Panchpedi

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

FAQs about Panchpedi