Pipal - Kujang, Jagatsinghapur

Pipal is a village situated in the Kujang tehsil of Jagatsinghapur district, Odisha. It is located approximately 9 km from Paradeep Lock and around 52 km from Jagatsinghapur . Bhutamundai serves as the Gram Panchayat for Pipal village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pipal is 397151. The village covers a total geographical area of 51 hectares and falls under the 754141 pincode. Paradip is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.

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

Population of Pipal

According to the 2011 Census, Pipal village had a total population of 2,573 people, including 1,326 males and 1,247 females, living in 480 households. The sex ratio was 940 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 85.49%, with male literacy at 92.46% and female literacy at 78.15%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 854.

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

Nearby Villages of Pipal

Pipal 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 Pipal

Pipal is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Paradip, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 65.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Paradip to Pipal is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jagatsinghapur to Pipal is about 52 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Pipal

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

Health Facilities in Pipal

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

FAQs about Pipal