Pitkona - Birsa, Balaghat

Pitkona is a village situated in the Birsa tehsil of Balaghat district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 83 km from Baihar and around 110 km from Balaghat. Dadkasa serves as the Gram Panchayat for Pitkona village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pitkona is 498080. The village covers a total geographical area of 1423.21 hectares and falls under the 481105 pincode. Baihar is the nearest town, located about 83 km away.

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

Population of Pitkona

According to the 2011 Census, Pitkona village had a total population of 544 people, including 269 males and 275 females, living in 109 households. The sex ratio was 1,022 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 32.50%, with male literacy at 44.29% and female literacy at 21.74%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 543.

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

Nearby Villages of Pitkona

Pitkona 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 Pitkona

Pitkona is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Amgaon, while the nearest airport is Gondia Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 21.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Baihar to Pitkona is about 83 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2.4 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Balaghat to Pitkona is about 110 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Pitkona

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

Health Facilities in Pitkona

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

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