Peera - Lavkush Nagar, Chhatarpur

Peera is a village situated in the Lavkush Nagar tehsil of Chhatarpur district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 8 km from Laundi and around 60 km from Chhatarpur. Peera village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Peera is 457551. The village covers a total geographical area of 813.9 hectares and falls under the 471515 pincode. Laundi is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

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

Population of Peera

As per Census 2011, Peera village has a total population of 2,406 people, consisting of 1,299 males and 1,107 females. The village has 492 households and a sex ratio of 852 females per 1,000 males. There are 374 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,133 literate and 1,273 illiterate residents. Additionally, 659 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population2,4061,2991,107
Child Population (0–6 yrs)374199175
Scheduled Castes (SC)659351308
Literate Population1,133755378
Illiterate Population1,273544729

Nearby Villages of Peera

Peera 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
PattiSouth-East0.94 km
SahapuraWest1.13 km
RekhaNorth-East1.46 km
Tahanga CharaipurwaSouth-East1.52 km
GilohaSouth-West1.88 km
DadhmauNorth2.16 km
HanspuraSouth-East2.16 km
HinotaNorth2.20 km
SadafalEast2.40 km
MawaiWest2.65 km

Transport and Connectivity of Peera

Peera is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Rangauli, while the nearest airport is Khajuraho Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 29.0 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 1-2 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Laundi to Peera is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chhatarpur to Peera is about 60 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Peera

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

Health Facilities in Peera

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Peera

Where is Peera located?

Peera village is located in Lavkush Nagar Tehsil, Chhatarpur district, Madhya Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Peera?

Peera is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Peera?

The pincode of Peera is 471515.

What is the population of Peera?

Peera has a total population of 2,406, including 1,299 males and 1,107 females.

How many households are there in Peera?

There are 492 households in Peera.

What is the literacy rate in Peera?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Peera is 47.09%. Male literacy is 58.12% and female literacy is 34.15%.