Piriyo - Ratu, Ranchi

Piriyo is a village situated in the Ratu subdivision of Ranchi district, Jharkhand. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Ranchi Sadar and around 20 km from the district headquarters in Ranchi. Purio serves as the Gram Panchayat for Piriyo village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Piriyo is 374068. The village covers a total geographical area of 438.77 hectares and falls under the 834001 pincode.

Piriyo village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Mukhiya serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Hatia Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Ranchi Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Piriyo

According to the 2011 Census, Piriyo village had a total population of 2,262 people, including 1,074 males and 1,188 females, living in 402 households. The sex ratio was 1,106 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 68.39%, with male literacy at 76.95% and female literacy at 60.56%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1,813.

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

Nearby Villages of Piriyo

Piriyo 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 Piriyo

Piriyo is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Itky, while the nearest airport is Birsa Munda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 16.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Ranchi to Piriyo is about 20 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Piriyo

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

Health Facilities in Piriyo

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

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