Pitefulchur - Durgkondal, Uttar Bastar Kanker

Pitefulchur is a village situated in the Durgkondal tehsil of Uttar Bastar Kanker district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 24 km from the tehsil headquarters in Durgkondal and around 99 km from the district headquarters in Kanker. Gudum serves as the Gram Panchayat for Pitefulchur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pitefulchur is 447694. The village covers a total geographical area of 239.56 hectares and falls under the 494635 pincode. Bhanupratappur is the nearest town, located about 50 km away.

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

Population of Pitefulchur

As per Census 2011, Pitefulchur village has a total population of 322 people, consisting of 167 males and 155 females. The village has 74 households and a sex ratio of 928 females per 1,000 males. There are 57 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 134 literate and 188 illiterate residents. Additionally, 293 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Pitefulchur

Pitefulchur 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 Pitefulchur

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Pitefulchur. The nearest railway station is Dalli Rajhara, while the nearest airport is Raipur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 109.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhanupratappur to Pitefulchur is about 50 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.4 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Kanker to Pitefulchur is about 99 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Pitefulchur

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

Health Facilities in Pitefulchur

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

FAQs about Pitefulchur