Piphema (Old) - Medziphema, Chumoukedima
Piphema (Old) is a village situated in the Medziphema circle of Chumoukedima district, Nagaland. It is located approximately 21 km from Medziphema and around 45 km from Dimapur.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Piphema (Old) is 267766. The village falls under the 797106 pincode. Medziphema Town is the nearest town, located about 21 km away.
Piphema (Old) village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system. For political representation, the village falls under the Ghaspani-ii Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Nagaland Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Population of Piphema (Old)
According to the 2011 Census, Piphema (Old) village had a total population of 315 people, including 160 males and 155 females, living in 69 households. The sex ratio was 969 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 84.40%, with male literacy at 88.81% and female literacy at 79.86%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 277.
The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 315 | 160 | 155 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 33 | 17 | 16 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 277 | 142 | 135 |
| Literate Population | 238 | 127 | 111 |
| Illiterate Population | 77 | 33 | 44 |
Nearby Villages of Piphema (Old)
Piphema (Old) is surrounded by several nearby villages in its surroundings. These villages are part of the local area and are commonly connected through local routes and daily movement of people.
Transport and Connectivity of Piphema (Old)
Piphema (Old) is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | No | Available within <5 km |
| Private Bus Service | No | Available within <5 km |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Medziphema Town to Piphema (Old) is about 21 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Dimapur to Piphema (Old) is about 45 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Piphema (Old)
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Piphema (Old) village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within >10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within >10 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within 2-5 km |
Health Facilities in Piphema (Old)
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Piphema (Old) village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
FAQs about Piphema (Old)
Where is Piphema (Old) located?
Piphema (Old) village is located in Medziphema Circle, Chumoukedima district, Nagaland, India.
What is the pincode of Piphema (Old)?
The pincode of Piphema (Old) is 797106.
What is the population of Piphema (Old)?
Piphema (Old) had a total population of 315, including 160 males and 155 females.
How many households are there in Piphema (Old)?
Piphema (Old) had 69 households.
What is the literacy rate in Piphema (Old)?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Piphema (Old) was 84.40%. Male literacy was 88.81% and female literacy was 79.86%.