Pirag

Pirag is a village located in Rajgarh tehsil of Sirmaur district in Himachal Pradesh, India. It is situated 115km away from district headquarter Rajgarh. Rajgarh is the sub-district headquarter of Pirag village. As per 2009 stats, Nehar Pab is the gram panchayat of Pirag village.

Here you can discover what makes Pirag unique in its vibrant Rajgarh-Sirmaur region. You’ll see Pirag’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 Pirag

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Pirag is 022628. The village spans a total geographical area of 408 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 173101. Rajgarh is nearest town to Pirag village for all major economic activities.

When it comes to local governance, Pirag 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 Pachhad Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Shimla Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Pirag

Population of Pirag

According to the 2011 Census, Pirag has a total population of about 287, with approximately 136 males and 151 females. The sex ratio is around 1110 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 48 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 83 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 74.56%, with male literacy at about 75.74% and female literacy near 73.51%. There are around 51 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Pirag's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Pirag

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

Nearby Villages of Pirag

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Pirag