Pipalabadi - Raikia, Kandhamal
Pipalabadi is a village situated in the Raikia tehsil of Kandhamal district, Odisha. It is located approximately 53 km from the tehsil headquarters in Raikia and around 125 km from the district headquarters in Phulbani. Ranaba serves as the Gram Panchayat for Pipalabadi village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Pipalabadi is 417634. The village covers a total geographical area of 24 hectares and falls under the 762101 pincode. Bhanjanagar is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.
Pipalabadi village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the G. udayagiri Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Kandhamal Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Nearby Villages of Pipalabadi
Pipalabadi 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 Village | Direction | Approx. Distance (Aerial) |
|---|---|---|
| Dakapanga | West | 1.20 km |
| Naringipali | West | 2.22 km |
| Gandharibhuin | West | 2.52 km |
| Naipeta | West | 3.46 km |
| Chakapadu | South | 3.48 km |
| Ganiamentu | West | 3.58 km |
| Barada | South | 3.80 km |
| Bageiju | North-West | 4.05 km |
| Sikriguda | South-West | 4.11 km |
| Khajurikhaman | West | 4.19 km |
Transport and Connectivity of Pipalabadi
Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Pipalabadi. The nearest railway station is Brahmapur, while the nearest airport is Nuagaon Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 95.4 km.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Private Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhanjanagar to Pipalabadi is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Phulbani to Pipalabadi is about 125 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Pipalabadi
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Pipalabadi village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within >10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within >10 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within >10 km |
Health Facilities in Pipalabadi
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Pipalabadi village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
FAQs about Pipalabadi
Where is Pipalabadi located?
Pipalabadi village is located in Raikia Tehsil, Kandhamal district, Odisha, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Pipalabadi?
The Gram Panchayat of Pipalabadi is Ranaba.
What is the pincode of Pipalabadi?
The pincode of Pipalabadi is 762101.