Pipal Padar - Narala, Kalahandi

Pipal Padar is a village situated in the Narala tehsil of Kalahandi district, Odisha. It is located approximately 3 km from the tehsil headquarters in Narala and around 33 km from the district headquarters in Bhawanipatna. Bagpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Pipal Padar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pipal Padar is 422770. The village covers a total geographical area of 200 hectares and falls under the 766100 pincode. Madanpur Rampur is the nearest town, located about 3 km away.

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

Population of Pipal Padar

According to the 2011 Census, Pipal Padar village had a total population of 773 people, including 374 males and 399 females, living in 193 households. The sex ratio was 1,067 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 68.17%, with male literacy at 83.48% and female literacy at 52.85%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 414, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 66.

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 Padar

Pipal Padar 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 Padar

Pipal Padar is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Norla Road, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 16.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Madanpur Rampur to Pipal Padar is about 3 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bhawanipatna to Pipal Padar is about 33 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Pipal Padar

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

Health Facilities in Pipal Padar

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 Padar village are given below:

FAQs about Pipal Padar