Pippara - Ganapavaram, West Godavari

Pippara is a village situated in the Ganapavaram mandal of West Godavari district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 18 km from the tehsil headquarters in Ganapavaram and around 65 km from the district headquarters in Eluru. Komatlapalem serves as the Gram Panchayat for Pippara village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pippara is 588579. The village covers a total geographical area of 1114 hectares and falls under the 534197 pincode. Tadepallegudem is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

Pippara village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Pippara

As per Census 2011, Pippara village has a total population of 7,719 people, consisting of 3,835 males and 3,884 females. The village has 2,158 households and a sex ratio of 1,012 females per 1,000 males. There are 731 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 5,245 literate and 2,474 illiterate residents. Additionally, 2,194 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 65 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population7,7193,8353,884
Child Population (0–6 yrs)731354377
Scheduled Castes (SC)2,1941,1071,087
Scheduled Tribes (ST)653827
Literate Population5,2452,6792,566
Illiterate Population2,4741,1561,318

Nearby Villages of Pippara

Pippara 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)
AgraharagopavaramSouth-West2.26 km
Cherukuganuma AgraharamNorth-West2.42 km
MoyyeruSouth-East2.55 km
VeereswarapuramWest3.04 km
KasipaduNorth3.38 km
MupparthipaduSouth3.42 km
KomarruEast3.46 km
Meena ValluruNorth-East3.71 km
VakapalleWest3.80 km
KesavaramSouth3.91 km

Transport and Connectivity of Pippara

Pippara is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Attili, while the nearest airport is Rajahmundry Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 40.4 km.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Tadepallegudem to Pippara is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Eluru to Pippara is about 65 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Pippara

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Pippara

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Pippara

Where is Pippara located?

Pippara village is located in Ganapavaram Mandal, West Godavari district, Andhra Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Pippara?

The Gram Panchayat of Pippara is Komatlapalem.

What is the pincode of Pippara?

The pincode of Pippara is 534197.

What is the population of Pippara?

Pippara has a total population of 7,719, including 3,835 males and 3,884 females.

How many households are there in Pippara?

There are 2,158 households in Pippara.

What is the literacy rate in Pippara?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Pippara is 67.95%. Male literacy is 69.86% and female literacy is 66.07%.