Pihara - Sariya, Sarangarh-Bilaigarh

Pihara is a village situated in the Sariya tehsil of Sarangarh-Bilaigarh district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 18 km from Baramkela and around 47 km from Raigarh. Pihara village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pihara is 435587. The village covers a total geographical area of 175.71 hectares and falls under the 496554 pincode. Baramkela is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

Pihara village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Raigarh Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Pihara

According to the 2011 Census, Pihara village had a total population of 1,284 people, including 631 males and 653 females, living in 379 households. The sex ratio was 1,035 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 73.55%, with male literacy at 84.66% and female literacy at 62.65%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 617, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 50.

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

Nearby Villages of Pihara

Pihara 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 Pihara

Pihara is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Raigarh, while the nearest airport is Hirakud Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 57.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Baramkela to Pihara is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Raigarh to Pihara is about 47 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Pihara

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

Health Facilities in Pihara

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

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