Piparsot - Mohanpur, Gaya

Piparsot is a village situated in the Mohanpur subdivision of Gaya district, Bihar. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Mohanpur and around 34 km from the district headquarters in Gaya. Sinduar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Piparsot village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Piparsot is 257140. The village covers a total geographical area of 72 hectares and falls under the 824232 pincode. Sherghati is the nearest town, located about 60 km away.

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

Population of Piparsot

According to the 2011 Census, Piparsot village had a total population of 780 people, including 385 males and 395 females, living in 149 households. The sex ratio was 1,026 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 63.25%, with male literacy at 77.70% and female literacy at 49.85%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 309.

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

Nearby Villages of Piparsot

Piparsot 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 Piparsot

Piparsot is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Bansinala Halt, while the nearest airport is Birsa Munda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 114.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sherghati to Piparsot is about 60 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.7 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Gaya to Piparsot is about 34 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 Piparsot

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

Health Facilities in Piparsot

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

FAQs about Piparsot