Piraya - Umred, Nagpur

Piraya is a village situated in the Umred tehsil of Nagpur district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 3 km from the tehsil headquarters in Umred and around 54 km from the district headquarters in Nagpur. Aamboli serves as the Village Panchayat for Piraya village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Piraya is 536191. The village covers a total geographical area of 449.16 hectares and falls under the 441203 pincode. Umred is the nearest town, located about 3 km away.

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

Population of Piraya

According to the 2011 Census, Piraya village had a total population of 442 people, including 231 males and 211 females, living in 96 households. The sex ratio was 913 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 87.69%, with male literacy at 93.69% and female literacy at 80.98%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 4, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 15.

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

Nearby Villages of Piraya

Piraya 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 Piraya

Piraya 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 Umred, while the nearest airport is Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 32.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Umred to Piraya is about 3 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Nagpur to Piraya is about 54 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Piraya

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

Health Facilities in Piraya

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

FAQs about Piraya