Piparkhar - Ambagarh Chouki, Mohla-Manpur-Ambagarh Chouki

Piparkhar is a village situated in the Ambagarh Chouki tehsil of Mohla-Manpur-Ambagarh Chouki district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 8 km from Ambagarh Chowki and around 60 km from Rajnandgaon. Piparkhar village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Piparkhar is 441669. The village covers a total geographical area of 210.45 hectares and falls under the 491445 pincode. Ambagarh Chowki is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

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

Population of Piparkhar

As per Census 2011, Piparkhar village has a total population of 732 people, consisting of 337 males and 395 females. The village has 154 households and a sex ratio of 1,172 females per 1,000 males. There are 96 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 500 literate and 232 illiterate residents. Additionally, 15 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 450 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population732337395
Child Population (0–6 yrs)965244
Scheduled Castes (SC)1569
Scheduled Tribes (ST)450204246
Literate Population500252248
Illiterate Population23285147

Nearby Villages of Piparkhar

Piparkhar 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)
KhursitikurSouth1.54 km
SemharbandhaNorth1.65 km
DhanapayaliNorth-East1.66 km
Gauli TolaEast1.68 km
Parsa TolaSouth-West1.79 km
GhordaSouth-East2.02 km
KatulwadaWest2.09 km
MeteparSouth-East2.84 km
Bihari KhurdEast2.97 km
Hathi KanharNorth3.12 km

Transport and Connectivity of Piparkhar

Piparkhar is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Kusumkasa, while the nearest airport is Gondia Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 76.7 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 Ambagarh Chowki to Piparkhar is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Rajnandgaon to Piparkhar is about 60 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Piparkhar

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 1-2 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Piparkhar

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

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

FAQs about Piparkhar

Where is Piparkhar located?

Piparkhar village is located in Ambagarh Chouki Tehsil, Mohla-Manpur-Ambagarh Chouki district, Chhattisgarh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Piparkhar?

Piparkhar is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Piparkhar?

The pincode of Piparkhar is 491445.

What is the population of Piparkhar?

Piparkhar has a total population of 732, including 337 males and 395 females.

How many households are there in Piparkhar?

There are 154 households in Piparkhar.

What is the literacy rate in Piparkhar?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Piparkhar is 68.31%. Male literacy is 74.78% and female literacy is 62.78%.