Piprahi - Uchkagaon, Gopalganj

Piprahi is a village situated in the Uchkagaon subdivision of Gopalganj district, Bihar. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Uchkagaon and around 14 km from the district headquarters in Gopalganj. Jhirwan serves as the Gram Panchayat for Piprahi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Piprahi is 230757. The village covers a total geographical area of 119 hectares and falls under the 841438 pincode. Mirganj is the nearest town, located about 9 km away.

Piprahi village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Mukhiya serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Gopalganj Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Piprahi

According to the 2011 Census, Piprahi village had a total population of 2,752 people, including 1,350 males and 1,402 females, living in 409 households. The sex ratio was 1,039 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 67.55%, with male literacy at 78.21% and female literacy at 57.46%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 109, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 7.

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, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Thawe Junction, while the nearest airport is Raxaul Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 61.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Mirganj to Piprahi is about 9 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Gopalganj to Piprahi is about 14 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. 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:

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