Piprahigot - Basantpur, Supaul

Piprahigot is a village situated in the Basantpur subdivision of Supaul district, Bihar. It is located approximately 21 km from the tehsil headquarters in Basantpur and around 47 km from the district headquarters in Supaul. Satanpatti serves as the Gram Panchayat for Piprahigot village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Piprahigot is 220969. The village covers a total geographical area of 842 hectares and falls under the 854340 pincode. Birpur is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

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

Population of Piprahigot

According to the 2011 Census, Piprahigot village had a total population of 4,787 people, including 2,523 males and 2,264 females, living in 1,005 households. The sex ratio was 897 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 64.86%, with male literacy at 75.11% and female literacy at 53.37%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 883, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 2.

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

Nearby Villages of Piprahigot

Piprahigot 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 Piprahigot

Piprahigot is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Lalitgram, while the nearest airport is Bagdogra Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 122.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Birpur to Piprahigot is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Supaul to Piprahigot is about 47 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Piprahigot

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

Health Facilities in Piprahigot

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

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