Paiga Village - Mainpat, Surguja

Paiga is a village situated in the Mainpat tehsil of Surguja district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Narbadapur and around 65 km from the district headquarters in Ambikapur. Paiga village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Paiga is 433548. The village covers a total geographical area of 679.41 hectares and falls under the 497001 pincode. Sitapur is the nearest town, located about 50 km away.

Paiga village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Sitapur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Surguja Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Paiga

As per Census 2011, Paiga village has a total population of 1,239 people, consisting of 659 males and 580 females. The village has 270 households and a sex ratio of 880 females per 1,000 males. There are 259 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 323 literate and 916 illiterate residents. Additionally, 3 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 1,098 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Paiga

Paiga 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 Paiga

Paiga is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Ambikapur, while the nearest airport is Jharsuguda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 107.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sitapur to Paiga is about 50 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.4 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Ambikapur to Paiga 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 Paiga

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

Health Facilities in Paiga

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

FAQs about Paiga