Pipra - Rafiganj, Aurangabad

Pipra is a village situated in the Rafiganj subdivision of Aurangabad district, Bihar. It is located approximately 4 km from the tehsil headquarters in Rafiganj and around 40 km from the district headquarters in Aurangabad. Balar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Pipra village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pipra is 253150. The village covers a total geographical area of 82 hectares and falls under the 824125 pincode. Rafiganj is the nearest town, located about 4 km away.

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

Population of Pipra

As per Census 2011, Pipra village has a total population of 590 people, consisting of 308 males and 282 females. The village has 99 households and a sex ratio of 915 females per 1,000 males. There are 134 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 285 literate and 305 illiterate residents. Additionally, 273 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population590308282
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1346668
Scheduled Castes (SC)273146127
Literate Population28518996
Illiterate Population305119186

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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
PanarariaNorth-East0.66 km
ChandauliSouth0.84 km
BaturiWest1.07 km
BaturaNorth-West1.42 km
NizampurNorth1.47 km
BhewanriSouth-West1.50 km
KanriNorth-East1.71 km
SahokarmanEast1.83 km
BalarSouth-East1.89 km
MenghuaEast1.91 km

Transport and Connectivity of Pipra

Public transport in the Pipra is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Rafiganj, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 136.0 km.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rafiganj to Pipra is about 4 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Aurangabad to Pipra is about 40 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 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:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

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:

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

FAQs about Pipra

Where is Pipra located?

Pipra village is located in Rafiganj Subdivision, Aurangabad district, Bihar, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Pipra?

The Gram Panchayat of Pipra is Balar.

What is the pincode of Pipra?

The pincode of Pipra is 824125.

What is the population of Pipra?

Pipra has a total population of 590, including 308 males and 282 females.

How many households are there in Pipra?

There are 99 households in Pipra.

What is the literacy rate in Pipra?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Pipra is 48.31%. Male literacy is 61.36% and female literacy is 34.04%.