Pipala - Kamakshyanagar, Dhenkanal

Pipala is a village situated in the Kamakshyanagar tehsil of Dhenkanal district, Odisha. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kamakshyanagar and around 50 km from the district headquarters in Dhenkanal. Jagannathpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Pipala village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pipala is 402402. The village covers a total geographical area of 297 hectares and falls under the 759018 pincode. Kamakshyanagar is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Pipala

According to the 2011 Census, Pipala village had a total population of 788 people, including 383 males and 405 females, living in 180 households. The sex ratio was 1,057 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 77.10%, with male literacy at 87.28% and female literacy at 67.67%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 182, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 122.

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

Nearby Villages of Pipala

Pipala 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 Pipala

Pipala is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Sadashibapur, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 59.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kamakshyanagar to Pipala is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Dhenkanal to Pipala is about 50 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Pipala

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

Health Facilities in Pipala

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

FAQs about Pipala