Pidra - Jaisinghnagar, Shahdol

Pidra is a village situated in the Jaisinghnagar tehsil of Shahdol district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 45 km from the tehsil headquarters in Jaisinghnagar and around 90 km from the district headquarters in Shahdol. Jhiriya serves as the Gram Panchayat for Pidra village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pidra is 501153. The village covers a total geographical area of 570 hectares and falls under the 484771 pincode. Beohari is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

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

Population of Pidra

According to the 2011 Census, Pidra village had a total population of 582 people, including 291 males and 291 females, living in 152 households. The sex ratio was 1,000 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 60.64%, with male literacy at 74.22% and female literacy at 46.28%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 4, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 396.

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

Nearby Villages of Pidra

Pidra 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 Pidra

Pidra is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Duvri Kalan, while the nearest airport is Satna Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 76.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Beohari to Pidra is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Shahdol to Pidra is about 90 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Pidra

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

Health Facilities in Pidra

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

FAQs about Pidra