Piparha - Sihawal, Sidhi

Piparha is a village situated in the Sihawal tehsil of Sidhi district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 25 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sihawal and around 37 km from the district headquarters in Sidhi. Pipraha serves as the Gram Panchayat for Piparha village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Piparha is 502804. The village covers a total geographical area of 61.37 hectares and falls under the 486670 pincode. Sidhi is the nearest town, located about 37 km away.

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

Population of Piparha

As per Census 2011, Piparha village has a total population of 786 people, consisting of 398 males and 388 females. The village has 175 households and a sex ratio of 974 females per 1,000 males. There are 143 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 429 literate and 357 illiterate residents. Additionally, 131 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 15 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population786398388
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1437370
Scheduled Castes (SC)1316863
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1596
Literate Population429274155
Illiterate Population357124233

Nearby Villages of Piparha

Piparha 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)
BijaypurNorth-East0.40 km
Mahua BandhNorth-East0.76 km
Chamari Mahua BandhNorth-East1.18 km
DamakEast1.69 km
BithauliWest1.98 km
KotharSouth2.17 km
Pahadi KotraSouth2.26 km
SudwarEast2.52 km
BaghaudiEast3.02 km
Tikar RajahaSouth-East3.07 km

Transport and Connectivity of Piparha

Piparha is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Shankarpur Bhadaura, while the nearest airport is Allahabad Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 84.7 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sidhi to Piparha is about 37 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Piparha

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Piparha

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Piparha

Where is Piparha located?

Piparha village is located in Sihawal Tehsil, Sidhi district, Madhya Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Piparha?

The Gram Panchayat of Piparha is Pipraha.

What is the pincode of Piparha?

The pincode of Piparha is 486670.

What is the population of Piparha?

Piparha has a total population of 786, including 398 males and 388 females.

How many households are there in Piparha?

There are 175 households in Piparha.

What is the literacy rate in Piparha?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Piparha is 54.58%. Male literacy is 68.84% and female literacy is 39.95%.