Piprahi - Goh, Aurangabad

Piprahi is a village situated in the Goh subdivision of Aurangabad district, Bihar. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Goh and around 60 km from the district headquarters in Aurangabad. Bhurkunda serves as the Gram Panchayat for Piprahi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Piprahi is 252966. The village covers a total geographical area of 128 hectares and falls under the 824203 pincode. Rafiganj is the nearest town, located about 22 km away.

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

Population of Piprahi

According to the 2011 Census, Piprahi village had a total population of 1,719 people, including 886 males and 833 females, living in 235 households. The sex ratio was 940 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 63.44%, with male literacy at 75.39% and female literacy at 50.76%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 340.

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

Nearby Villages of Piprahi

Piprahi 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 Piprahi

Piprahi is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Rafiganj, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 113.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rafiganj to Piprahi is about 22 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Aurangabad to Piprahi is about 60 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Piprahi

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

Health Facilities in Piprahi

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

FAQs about Piprahi