Piparia - Gaunaha, Pashchim Champaran

Piparia is a village situated in the Gaunaha subdivision of Pashchim Champaran district, Bihar. It is located approximately 19 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gaunaha and around 62 km from the district headquarters in Bettiah. Gaunaha serves as the Gram Panchayat for Piparia village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Piparia is 216385. The village covers a total geographical area of 169 hectares and falls under the 845455 pincode. Narkatiyaganj is the nearest town, located about 21 km away.

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

Population of Piparia

According to the 2011 Census, Piparia village had a total population of 842 people, including 443 males and 399 females, living in 140 households. The sex ratio was 901 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 44.46%, with male literacy at 62.86% and female literacy at 25.65%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 331, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 222.

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

Nearby Villages of Piparia

Piparia 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 Piparia

Piparia is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Gawnaha, while the nearest airport is Raxaul Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 37.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Narkatiyaganj to Piparia is about 21 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bettiah to Piparia is about 62 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Piparia

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

Health Facilities in Piparia

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

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