Pipalipali - Basna, Mahasamund

Pipalipali is a village situated in the Basna tehsil of Mahasamund district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 11 km from the tehsil headquarters in Basna and around 106 km from the district headquarters in Mahasamund. Kayatpali serves as the Gram Panchayat for Pipalipali village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pipalipali is 445837. The village covers a total geographical area of 88.43 hectares and falls under the 493554 pincode. Basna is the nearest town, located about 11 km away.

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

Population of Pipalipali

According to the 2011 Census, Pipalipali village had a total population of 214 people, including 116 males and 98 females, living in 55 households. The sex ratio was 845 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 60.67%, with male literacy at 68.04% and female literacy at 51.85%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 72, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 28.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population21411698
Child Population (0–6 yrs)361917
Scheduled Castes (SC)723537
Scheduled Tribes (ST)281513
Literate Population1086642
Illiterate Population1065056

Nearby Villages of Pipalipali

Pipalipali 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)
KalkasaSouth1.45 km
ChimarkelEast1.59 km
GarhphuljharSouth-West2.17 km
ChhotedabhaNorth-West2.19 km
BadedabhaNorth-West2.34 km
LamkasaSouth-East2.35 km
NanaksagarSouth2.52 km
ChhotepataniNorth-East2.79 km
SonamundiNorth-East3.57 km
AkharabhathaSouth3.67 km

Transport and Connectivity of Pipalipali

Pipalipali is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Komakhan, while the nearest airport is Nawapara Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 42.0 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 Basna to Pipalipali is about 11 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Mahasamund to Pipalipali is about 106 km, with the usual travel time around ~3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Pipalipali

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Pipalipali

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Pipalipali

Where is Pipalipali located?

Pipalipali village is located in Basna Tehsil, Mahasamund district, Chhattisgarh, India.

What is the Gram Panchayat of Pipalipali?

The Gram Panchayat of Pipalipali is Kayatpali.

What is the pincode of Pipalipali?

The pincode of Pipalipali is 493554.

What is the population of Pipalipali?

Pipalipali had a total population of 214, including 116 males and 98 females.

How many households are there in Pipalipali?

Pipalipali had 55 households.

What is the literacy rate in Pipalipali?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Pipalipali was 60.67%. Male literacy was 68.04% and female literacy was 51.85%.