Pitamahul - Rajagangapur, Sundargarh

Pitamahul is a village situated in the Rajagangapur tehsil of Sundargarh district, Odisha. It is located approximately 30 km from the tehsil headquarters in Rajagangapur and around 94 km from the district headquarters in Sundargarh. Sagjore serves as the Gram Panchayat for Pitamahul village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pitamahul is 384230. The village covers a total geographical area of 105 hectares and falls under the 770034 pincode. Rajagangapur is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

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

Population of Pitamahul

As per Census 2011, Pitamahul village has a total population of 297 people, consisting of 152 males and 145 females. The village has 57 households and a sex ratio of 953 females per 1,000 males. There are 46 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 113 literate and 184 illiterate residents. Additionally, 295 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Pitamahul are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population297152145
Child Population (0–6 yrs)462620
Scheduled Tribes (ST)295151144
Literate Population1136350
Illiterate Population1848995

Nearby Villages of Pitamahul

Pitamahul 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
BalandaNorth-East2.46 km
SagjoreNorth3.82 km
DalakudarEast4.34 km
GutidarhaEast4.41 km
KalodihSouth-West4.76 km
RamlataWest5.11 km
JiabahalNorth-East5.18 km
KadambahalWest6.00 km
DungajoreWest6.46 km
MandiakudarNorth7.08 km

Transport and Connectivity of Pitamahul

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Pitamahul. The nearest railway station is Kalunga, while the nearest airport is Jharsuguda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 59.2 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rajagangapur to Pitamahul is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Sundargarh to Pitamahul is about 94 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Pitamahul

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

Health Facilities in Pitamahul

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Pitamahul

Where is Pitamahul located?

Pitamahul village is located in Rajagangapur Tehsil, Sundargarh district, Odisha, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Pitamahul?

The Gram Panchayat of Pitamahul is Sagjore.

What is the pincode of Pitamahul?

The pincode of Pitamahul is 770034.

What is the population of Pitamahul?

Pitamahul has a total population of 297, including 152 males and 145 females.

How many households are there in Pitamahul?

There are 57 households in Pitamahul.

What is the literacy rate in Pitamahul?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Pitamahul is 38.05%. Male literacy is 41.45% and female literacy is 34.48%.