Panchpedi - 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

According to the 2011 Census, Panchpedi village had a total population of 1,193 people, including 599 males and 594 females, living in 315 households. The sex ratio was 992 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 67.19%, with male literacy at 79.07% and female literacy at 55.12%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 734, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 358.

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

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