Piprahi - Singheshwar, Madhepura
Piprahi is a village situated in the Singheshwar subdivision of Madhepura district, Bihar. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Singheshwar and around 17 km from the district headquarters in Madhepura. Dular Piprahi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Piprahi village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Piprahi is 225810. The village covers a total geographical area of 948 hectares and falls under the 852128 pincode. Madhepura is the nearest town, located about 17 km away.
Piprahi village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.
Population of Piprahi
As per Census 2011, Piprahi village has a total population of 6,704 people, consisting of 3,568 males and 3,136 females. The village has 1,446 households and a sex ratio of 878 females per 1,000 males. There are 1,303 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,356 literate and 4,348 illiterate residents. Additionally, 2,806 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 2 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.
Detailed gender-wise population figures for Piprahi are given below:
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 6,704 | 3,568 | 3,136 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 1,303 | 711 | 592 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 2,806 | 1,502 | 1,304 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 2 | 2 | - |
| Literate Population | 2,356 | 1,525 | 831 |
| Illiterate Population | 4,348 | 2,043 | 2,305 |
Nearby Villages of Piprahi
Piprahi is surrounded by several nearby villages in its surroundings. These villages are part of the local area and are commonly connected through local routes and daily movement of people.
Transport and Connectivity of Piprahi
Piprahi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | No | Available within >10 km |
| Private Bus Service | Yes | Available within village |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Madhepura to Piprahi is about 17 km, with a usual travel time of 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:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| ATM | No | Available within >10 km |
| Post Office | Yes | Available within village |
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:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
FAQs about Piprahi
Where is Piprahi located?
Piprahi village is located in Singheshwar Subdivision, Madhepura district, Bihar, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Piprahi?
The Gram Panchayat of Piprahi is Dular Piprahi.
What is the pincode of Piprahi?
The pincode of Piprahi is 852128.
What is the population of Piprahi?
Piprahi has a total population of 6,704, including 3,568 males and 3,136 females.
How many households are there in Piprahi?
There are 1,446 households in Piprahi.
What is the literacy rate in Piprahi?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Piprahi is 35.14%. Male literacy is 42.74% and female literacy is 26.50%.