Pirinji - Kotpad, Koraput

Pirinji is a village situated in the Kotpad tehsil of Koraput district, Odisha. It is located approximately 65 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kotpad and around 85 km from the district headquarters in Koraput. Chandili serves as the Gram Panchayat for Pirinji village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pirinji is 428166. The village covers a total geographical area of 330 hectares and falls under the 764058 pincode. Sunabeda is the nearest town, located about 32 km away.

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

Population of Pirinji

According to the 2011 Census, Pirinji village had a total population of 917 people, including 448 males and 469 females, living in 215 households. The sex ratio was 1,047 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 54.46%, with male literacy at 69.47% and female literacy at 39.95%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 37, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 757.

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

Nearby Villages of Pirinji

Pirinji 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 Pirinji

Public transport in the Pirinji is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Ambagaon, while the nearest airport is Jagdalpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 15.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sunabeda to Pirinji is about 32 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Koraput to Pirinji is about 85 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Pirinji

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

Health Facilities in Pirinji

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

FAQs about Pirinji