Pipriya - Tirodi, Balaghat

Pipriya is a village situated in the Tirodi tehsil of Balaghat district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Tirodi and around 60 km from the district headquarters in Balaghat. Sonegaon serves as the Gram Panchayat for Pipriya village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pipriya is 497352. The village covers a total geographical area of 261.29 hectares and falls under the 481449 pincode. Katangi is the nearest town, located about 14 km away.

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

Population of Pipriya

According to the 2011 Census, Pipriya village had a total population of 625 people, including 298 males and 327 females, living in 150 households. The sex ratio was 1,097 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 73.95%, with male literacy at 81.75% and female literacy at 66.78%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 85, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 88.

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

Nearby Villages of Pipriya

Pipriya 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 Pipriya

Pipriya is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Tirodi, while the nearest airport is Gondia Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 45.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Katangi to Pipriya is about 14 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balaghat to Pipriya 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 Pipriya

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

Health Facilities in Pipriya

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

FAQs about Pipriya