Pipra - Bhandaria, Garhwa

Pipra is a village situated in the Bhandaria subdivision of Garhwa district, Jharkhand. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bhandaria and around 58 km from the district headquarters in Garhwa. Janewa serves as the Gram Panchayat for Pipra village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pipra is 347952. The village covers a total geographical area of 141 hectares and falls under the 822125 pincode. Garhwa is the nearest town.

Pipra village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Mukhiya serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Daltonganj Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Palamau Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Pipra

According to the 2011 Census, Pipra village had a total population of 295 people, including 153 males and 142 females, living in 56 households. The sex ratio was 928 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 79.61%, with male literacy at 89.92% and female literacy at 69.05%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 16, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 276.

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

Nearby Villages of Pipra

Pipra 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:

Transport and Connectivity of Pipra

Pipra is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Barwadih Jn, while the nearest airport is Birsa Munda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 133.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Garhwa to Pipra is about 58 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 Pipra

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

Health Facilities in Pipra

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

FAQs about Pipra