Pipalabahal - Kishorenagar, Angul

Pipalabahal is a village situated in the Kishorenagar tehsil of Angul district, Odisha. It is located approximately 1 km from Kishorenagar and around 79 km from Anugul . Dhaurapali serves as the Gram Panchayat for Pipalabahal village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pipalabahal is 404679. The village covers a total geographical area of 63 hectares and falls under the 759126 pincode. Redhakhol is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

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

Population of Pipalabahal

As per Census 2011, Pipalabahal village has a total population of 239 people, consisting of 132 males and 107 females. The village has 48 households and a sex ratio of 810 females per 1,000 males. There are 22 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 189 literate and 50 illiterate residents. Additionally, 7 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 15 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population239132107
Child Population (0–6 yrs)22166
Scheduled Castes (SC)734
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1587
Literate Population18911079
Illiterate Population502228

Nearby Villages of Pipalabahal

Pipalabahal 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)
TentulikhandahataEast1.05 km
DimirimundaSouth1.45 km
ChhelikhaiSouth-East1.48 km
BaizaNorth-West1.60 km
DhaurapaliSouth-West1.83 km
BaradamalihaWest2.13 km
PadiabandhupaliSouth-East2.35 km
KishorechandrapurEast2.44 km
SahadebbandhupaliNorth-East2.53 km
JamunaliNorth-East2.56 km

Transport and Connectivity of Pipalabahal

Pipalabahal is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Bamur, while the nearest airport is Hirakud Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 65.2 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Redhakhol to Pipalabahal is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Anugul to Pipalabahal is about 79 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Pipalabahal

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within >10 km

Health Facilities in Pipalabahal

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km

FAQs about Pipalabahal

Where is Pipalabahal located?

Pipalabahal village is located in Kishorenagar Tehsil, Angul district, Odisha, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Pipalabahal?

The Gram Panchayat of Pipalabahal is Dhaurapali.

What is the pincode of Pipalabahal?

The pincode of Pipalabahal is 759126.

What is the population of Pipalabahal?

Pipalabahal has a total population of 239, including 132 males and 107 females.

How many households are there in Pipalabahal?

There are 48 households in Pipalabahal.

What is the literacy rate in Pipalabahal?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Pipalabahal is 79.08%. Male literacy is 83.33% and female literacy is 73.83%.