Pipra - Forbesganj, Araria

Pipra is a village situated in the Forbesganj subdivision of Araria district, Bihar. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Forbesganj and around 45 km from the district headquarters in Araria. Pipra village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pipra is 221626. The village covers a total geographical area of 796 hectares and falls under the 854318 pincode. Farbisganj is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

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

Population of Pipra

According to the 2011 Census, Pipra village had a total population of 9,549 people, including 4,942 males and 4,607 females, living in 1,872 households. The sex ratio was 932 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 51.60%, with male literacy at 62.30% and female literacy at 40.17%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 472.

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

Nearby Villages of Pipra

Pipra 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 Pipra

Pipra is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Bathnaha, while the nearest airport is Bagdogra Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 90.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Farbisganj to Pipra is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Araria to Pipra is about 45 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Pipra

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

Health Facilities in Pipra

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

FAQs about Pipra