Pikri - Sarangarh, Sarangarh-Bilaigarh

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

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pikri is 435368. The village covers a total geographical area of 210.21 hectares and falls under the 496445 pincode. Sarangarh is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

Pikri 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 Pikri

According to the 2011 Census, Pikri village had a total population of 758 people, including 383 males and 375 females, living in 186 households. The sex ratio was 979 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 50.68%, with male literacy at 63.03% and female literacy at 38.30%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 29.

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

Nearby Villages of Pikri

Pikri 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 Pikri

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Pikri. The nearest railway station is Jharradih, while the nearest airport is Nawapara Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 73.4 km.

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

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

Health Facilities in Pikri

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

FAQs about Pikri