Pipalpada Village - Lanjigarh, Kalahandi

Pipalpada is a village situated in the Lanjigarh tehsil of Kalahandi district, Odisha. It is located approximately 35 km from Narala and around 45 km from Bhawanipatna. Kamarada serves as the Gram Panchayat for Pipalpada village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pipalpada is 422795. The village covers a total geographical area of 257 hectares and falls under the 766100 pincode. Madanpur Rampur is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Pipalpada

As per Census 2011, Pipalpada village has a total population of 242 people, consisting of 120 males and 122 females. The village has 60 households and a sex ratio of 1,016 females per 1,000 males. There are 30 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 129 literate and 113 illiterate residents. Additionally, 24 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 199 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Pipalpada

Pipalpada 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 Pipalpada

Pipalpada is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Norla Road, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 21.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Madanpur Rampur to Pipalpada is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bhawanipatna to Pipalpada is about 45 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Pipalpada

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

Health Facilities in Pipalpada

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

FAQs about Pipalpada