Pipaliya Village Overview
Pipaliya is a village in Sihor tehsil of Bhavnagar district, Gujarat. It lies about 6 km from Sihor tehsil headquarters and around 26 km from Bhavnagar district headquarters. As per available records (2009), Pipaliya village functions as a Gram Panchayat.
The sections below provide essential information about Pipaliya village, including population details, literacy levels, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local administration, nearby villages, and transport connectivity.
Village Location & Administration
As per Census 2011, the village code of Pipaliya is 516351. The village covers a geographical area of 391.94 hectares and has a pincode of 364240. Sihor is the nearest town, located about 6 km away.
Pipaliya village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head of the village. For political representation, the village falls under the Bhavnagar Rural Vidhan Sabha constituency and the Bhavnagar Lok Sabha constituency. The local administration looks after basic civic facilities and development activities within the village.
Location Map of Pipaliya
Population & Demographics of Pipaliya
This section provides population and demographic details of Pipaliya village as per Census 2011, including gender-wise and social category-wise data.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,953 | 1,005 | 948 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 232 | 123 | 109 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 590 | 299 | 291 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 10 | 6 | 4 |
| Literate Population | 1,317 | 769 | 548 |
| Illiterate Population | 636 | 236 | 400 |
Key population details of Pipaliya village are given below:
- Pipaliya village is a moderately populated village with a total population of around 1,953, including approximately 1,005 males and 948 females, with a sex ratio of 943 females per 1,000 males.
- The number of children aged 0–6 years in the village is relatively low.
- 590 residents belong to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 10 residents belong to the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
- The literacy level of Pipaliya village is good, with a literacy rate of about 67.43%.
- There are around 416 households in Pipaliya village.
Transport & Connectivity of Pipaliya
Transport facilities help residents of Pipaliya village travel to nearby towns for work, education, healthcare, and daily needs. The village has access to public bus service, private bus service and a railway station.
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available within village |
| Private Bus Service | Available within 5 - 10 km distance |
| Railway Station | Available within 5 - 10 km distance |
Nearby Villages of Pipaliya
The following villages are located close to Pipaliya and form part of its surrounding area. These nearby villages are commonly connected through local roads and are part of the day-to-day movement for residents.
Frequently Asked Questions about Pipaliya
- Where is Pipaliya located?
- Pipaliya village is located in Sihor Taluka, Bhavnagar district, Gujarat, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Pipaliya?
- Pipaliya is its own Gram Panchayat (as per available records from 2009).
- What is the pincode of Pipaliya?
- The pincode of Pipaliya is 364240.
- What is the population of Pipaliya?
- Pipaliya has a total population of 1,953, including 1,005 males and 948 females.
- How many households are there in Pipaliya?
- There are 416 households in Pipaliya.
- What is the literacy rate in Pipaliya?
- As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Pipaliya is 67.43%. Male literacy is 76.52% and female literacy is 57.81%.