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

As per Census 2011, Pipala village has a total population of 788 people, consisting of 383 males and 405 females. The village has 180 households and a sex ratio of 1,057 females per 1,000 males. There are 85 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 542 literate and 246 illiterate residents. Additionally, 182 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 122 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population788383405
Child Population (0–6 yrs)854540
Scheduled Castes (SC)1828993
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1225666
Literate Population542295247
Illiterate Population24688158

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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
KangeiloEast0.76 km
KhokasaWest0.82 km
MotaWest1.72 km
KanchhiaEast2.39 km
BampuWest2.53 km
SuniamaruEast2.70 km
TentulisinghaNorth-West3.47 km
DeulapatanaNorth-East3.48 km
KhandabandhaEast3.58 km
RangamatiaNorth-East3.63 km

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.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 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:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

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:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within <1 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Pipala

Where is Pipala located?

Pipala village is located in Kamakshyanagar Tehsil, Dhenkanal district, Odisha, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Pipala?

The Gram Panchayat of Pipala is Jagannathpur.

What is the pincode of Pipala?

The pincode of Pipala is 759018.

What is the population of Pipala?

Pipala has a total population of 788, including 383 males and 405 females.

How many households are there in Pipala?

There are 180 households in Pipala.

What is the literacy rate in Pipala?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Pipala is 68.78%. Male literacy is 77.02% and female literacy is 60.99%.