Pipra - Mainatanr, Pashchim Champaran

Pipra is a village situated in the Mainatanr subdivision of Pashchim Champaran district, Bihar. It is located approximately 36 km from the tehsil headquarters in Mainatanr and around 55 km from the district headquarters in Bettiah. Barwa serves as the Gram Panchayat for Pipra village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pipra is 216513. The village covers a total geographical area of 234.3 hectares and falls under the 845451 pincode. Narkatiyaganj is the nearest town, located about 33 km away.

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

Population of Pipra

As per Census 2011, Pipra village has a total population of 655 people, consisting of 358 males and 297 females. The village has 124 households and a sex ratio of 829 females per 1,000 males. There are 114 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 277 literate and 378 illiterate residents. Additionally, 146 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population655358297
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1145856
Scheduled Castes (SC)1468363
Literate Population27718097
Illiterate Population378178200

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)
JobdiSouth-East0.91 km
PachrukhiNorth-West1.18 km
SirhwaWest1.39 km
Shahpur ParsuniSouth-East1.88 km
JhumkaSouth-West2.04 km
PachrukhaNorth-West2.32 km
BehriNorth-East2.37 km
PakriNorth-West2.91 km
KaulapurSouth-West2.92 km
BhangahaEast3.10 km

Transport and Connectivity of Pipra

Pipra is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Gawnaha, while the nearest airport is Raxaul Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 25.9 km.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Narkatiyaganj to Pipra is about 33 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Bettiah to Pipra is about 55 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 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
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

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)YesAvailable within village
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 Mainatanr Subdivision, Pashchim Champaran district, Bihar, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Pipra?

The Gram Panchayat of Pipra is Barwa.

What is the pincode of Pipra?

The pincode of Pipra is 845451.

What is the population of Pipra?

Pipra has a total population of 655, including 358 males and 297 females.

How many households are there in Pipra?

There are 124 households in Pipra.

What is the literacy rate in Pipra?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Pipra is 42.29%. Male literacy is 50.28% and female literacy is 32.66%.