Pitiri - Parajang, Dhenkanal

Pitiri is a village situated in the Parajang tehsil of Dhenkanal district, Odisha. It is located approximately 6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Parajang and around 82 km from the district headquarters in Dhenkanal. Pitiri village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pitiri is 402251. The village covers a total geographical area of 318 hectares and falls under the 759120 pincode. Talcher is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Pitiri

According to the 2011 Census, Pitiri village had a total population of 1,162 people, including 619 males and 543 females, living in 294 households. The sex ratio was 877 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 86.09%, with male literacy at 92.46% and female literacy at 78.93%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 82.

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

Nearby Villages of Pitiri

Pitiri 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 Pitiri

Public transport in the Pitiri is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Talcher Thermal, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 75.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Talcher to Pitiri is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Dhenkanal to Pitiri is about 82 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Pitiri

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

Health Facilities in Pitiri

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

FAQs about Pitiri