Pipalbahali - Puintala, Balangir

Pipalbahali is a village situated in the Puintala tehsil of Balangir district, Odisha. It is located approximately 7 km from Balangir and around 7 km from Balangir. Puintala serves as the Gram Panchayat for Pipalbahali village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pipalbahali is 420100. The village covers a total geographical area of 194 hectares and falls under the 767002 pincode. Balangir is the nearest town, located about 11 km away.

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

Population of Pipalbahali

As per Census 2011, Pipalbahali village has a total population of 595 people, consisting of 320 males and 275 females. The village has 136 households and a sex ratio of 859 females per 1,000 males. There are 81 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 360 literate and 235 illiterate residents. Additionally, 118 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 31 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population595320275
Child Population (0–6 yrs)814338
Scheduled Castes (SC)1186355
Scheduled Tribes (ST)311912
Literate Population360223137
Illiterate Population23597138

Nearby Villages of Pipalbahali

Pipalbahali 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)
NiljipaliSouth-West0.89 km
KulerbahaliEast1.28 km
KadalipaliNorth-East1.68 km
SikabahengaNorth-West2.12 km
RinbachanWest2.12 km
KanheimundaNorth2.34 km
GaintalaSouth2.48 km
CherangabahaliNorth2.55 km
GandabahalEast2.65 km
MalmundaSouth-East2.79 km

Transport and Connectivity of Pipalbahali

Pipalbahali is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Balangir Road, while the nearest airport is Nuagaon Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 21.7 km.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Balangir to Pipalbahali is about 11 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balangir to Pipalbahali is about 7 km, with the usual travel time around 15-30 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Pipalbahali

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

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

Health Facilities in Pipalbahali

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Pipalbahali

Where is Pipalbahali located?

Pipalbahali village is located in Puintala Tehsil, Balangir district, Odisha, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Pipalbahali?

The Gram Panchayat of Pipalbahali is Puintala.

What is the pincode of Pipalbahali?

The pincode of Pipalbahali is 767002.

What is the population of Pipalbahali?

Pipalbahali has a total population of 595, including 320 males and 275 females.

How many households are there in Pipalbahali?

There are 136 households in Pipalbahali.

What is the literacy rate in Pipalbahali?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Pipalbahali is 60.50%. Male literacy is 69.69% and female literacy is 49.82%.