Pirimachhi - Dasamantapur, Koraput

Pirimachhi is a village situated in the Dasamantapur tehsil of Koraput district, Odisha. It is located approximately 9 km from the tehsil headquarters in Dasamantapur and around 75 km from the district headquarters in Koraput. Chikamba serves as the Gram Panchayat for Pirimachhi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pirimachhi is 428405. The village covers a total geographical area of 103 hectares and falls under the 764028 pincode. Kotpad is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

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

Population of Pirimachhi

According to the 2011 Census, Pirimachhi village had a total population of 235 people, including 127 males and 108 females, living in 56 households. The sex ratio was 850 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 41.01%, with male literacy at 59.57% and female literacy at 20.24%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 4, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 231.

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

Nearby Villages of Pirimachhi

Pirimachhi 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 Pirimachhi

Pirimachhi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Singaram, while the nearest airport is Jeypore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 39.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kotpad to Pirimachhi is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Koraput to Pirimachhi is about 75 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Pirimachhi

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

Health Facilities in Pirimachhi

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

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