Pipla Kachhar - Khairagarh, Khairagarh-Chhuikhadan-Gandai

Pipla Kachhar is a village situated in the Khairagarh tehsil of Khairagarh-Chhuikhadan-Gandai district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 8 km from Khairagarh and around 48 km from Rajnandgaon. Piplakachhar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Pipla Kachhar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pipla Kachhar is 440417. The village covers a total geographical area of 579.46 hectares and falls under the 491881 pincode. Khairagarh is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

Pipla Kachhar village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Dongargarh Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Rajnandgaon Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Pipla Kachhar

As per Census 2011, Pipla Kachhar village has a total population of 1,379 people, consisting of 676 males and 703 females. The village has 246 households and a sex ratio of 1,039 females per 1,000 males. There are 230 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 819 literate and 560 illiterate residents. Additionally, 16 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 138 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Pipla Kachhar are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,379676703
Child Population (0–6 yrs)230112118
Scheduled Castes (SC)16511
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1386771
Literate Population819462357
Illiterate Population560214346

Nearby Villages of Pipla Kachhar

Pipla Kachhar 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)
Udri NawagaonSouth-East1.81 km
ChikhaldahNorth1.92 km
JhikadahSouth-East1.95 km
BarpelatolaWest2.00 km
Jharjhara GhatNorth-West2.00 km
KumhiEast2.32 km
KhamhardihSouth-West2.40 km
GadaghatSouth2.57 km
PadadahNorth-West3.01 km
BendridihNorth-West3.06 km

Transport and Connectivity of Pipla Kachhar

Pipla Kachhar is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Jatkanhar, while the nearest airport is Gondia Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 53.8 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within NA
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Khairagarh to Pipla Kachhar is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Rajnandgaon to Pipla Kachhar is about 48 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Pipla Kachhar

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Pipla Kachhar

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Pipla Kachhar

Where is Pipla Kachhar located?

Pipla Kachhar village is located in Khairagarh Tehsil, Khairagarh-Chhuikhadan-Gandai district, Chhattisgarh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Pipla Kachhar?

The Gram Panchayat of Pipla Kachhar is Piplakachhar.

What is the pincode of Pipla Kachhar?

The pincode of Pipla Kachhar is 491881.

What is the population of Pipla Kachhar?

Pipla Kachhar has a total population of 1,379, including 676 males and 703 females.

How many households are there in Pipla Kachhar?

There are 246 households in Pipla Kachhar.

What is the literacy rate in Pipla Kachhar?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Pipla Kachhar is 59.39%. Male literacy is 68.34% and female literacy is 50.78%.