Piparjoria - Kathikund, Dumka

Piparjoria is a village situated in the Kathikund subdivision of Dumka district, Jharkhand. It is located approximately 16 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kathikund and around 41 km from the district headquarters in Dumka. Bara Chapuria serves as the Gram Panchayat for Piparjoria village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Piparjoria is 370805. The village covers a total geographical area of 119.9 hectares and falls under the 814103 pincode. Dumka is the nearest town.

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

Population of Piparjoria

As per Census 2011, Piparjoria village has a total population of 126 people, consisting of 60 males and 66 females. The village has 33 households and a sex ratio of 1,100 females per 1,000 males. There are 37 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 6 literate and 120 illiterate residents. Additionally, 126 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1266066
Child Population (0–6 yrs)371918
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1266066
Literate Population633
Illiterate Population1205763

Nearby Villages of Piparjoria

Piparjoria 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)
JogidubaNorth-West1.15 km
KulkantSouth-West1.25 km
KotaldihNorth1.28 km
Chhota SarwapaniSouth1.93 km
Chhota ChapariaNorth-West2.01 km
Chhota BhuinbhangaWest2.18 km
Majhila SarwapaniSouth2.47 km
Bara BhuinbhangaWest2.55 km
PusaldihNorth-East2.55 km
BaghjhonpaSouth-West3.03 km

Transport and Connectivity of Piparjoria

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Piparjoria. The nearest railway station is Dumka, while the nearest airport is Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 75.0 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Dumka to Piparjoria is about 41 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Piparjoria

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within >10 km

Health Facilities in Piparjoria

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Piparjoria 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 Piparjoria

Where is Piparjoria located?

Piparjoria village is located in Kathikund Subdivision, Dumka district, Jharkhand, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Piparjoria?

The Gram Panchayat of Piparjoria is Bara Chapuria.

What is the pincode of Piparjoria?

The pincode of Piparjoria is 814103.

What is the population of Piparjoria?

Piparjoria has a total population of 126, including 60 males and 66 females.

How many households are there in Piparjoria?

There are 33 households in Piparjoria.

What is the literacy rate in Piparjoria?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Piparjoria is 4.76%. Male literacy is 5.00% and female literacy is 4.55%.