Pirgadh

Pirgadh is a village located in Tharad taluka of Banas Kantha district in Gujarat, India. It is situated 26km away from sub-district headquarter Tharad (tehsildar office) and 124km away from district headquarter Palanpur. As per 2009 stats, Gadsisar is the gram panchayat of Pirgadh village.

Here you can discover what makes Pirgadh unique in its vibrant Tharad-Banas Kantha region. You’ll see Pirgadh’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Pirgadh

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Pirgadh is 507521. The village spans a total geographical area of 172.2 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 385565. Tharad is nearest town to Pirgadh village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 26km away.

When it comes to local governance, Pirgadh village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Tharad Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Banaskantha Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Pirgadh

Population of Pirgadh

According to the 2011 Census, Pirgadh has a total population of about 808, with approximately 417 males and 391 females. The sex ratio is around 937 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 200 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 185 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. Information about the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is not available. The overall literacy rate is approximately 38.61%, with male literacy at about 50.36% and female literacy near 26.09%. There are around 124 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Pirgadh's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Pirgadh

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Pirgadh. As per the 2011 stats, Pirgadh had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Pirgadh

Knowing the nearby villages of Pirgadh helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Pirgadh.

Frequently Asked Questions about Pirgadh