Pipraha - Kotma, Anuppur

Pipraha is a village situated in the Kotma tehsil of Anuppur district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 60 km from Anuppur and around 60 km from Anuppur. Piprha serves as the Gram Panchayat for Pipraha village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pipraha is 501813. The village covers a total geographical area of 341.7 hectares and falls under the 484334 pincode. Bijuri is the nearest town, located about 11 km away.

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

Population of Pipraha

According to the 2011 Census, Pipraha village had a total population of 1,209 people, including 618 males and 591 females, living in 276 households. The sex ratio was 956 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 76.44%, with male literacy at 92.23% and female literacy at 60.16%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 10, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 130.

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

Nearby Villages of Pipraha

Pipraha 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 Pipraha

Pipraha is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Baihatola, while the nearest airport is Bilaspur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 107.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bijuri to Pipraha is about 11 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Anuppur to Pipraha 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 Pipraha

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

Health Facilities in Pipraha

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

FAQs about Pipraha