Piplahandi - Kotpad, Koraput

Piplahandi is a village situated in the Kotpad tehsil of Koraput district, Odisha. It is located approximately 65 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kotpad and around 85 km from the district headquarters in Koraput. Chandili serves as the Gram Panchayat for Piplahandi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Piplahandi is 428163. The village covers a total geographical area of 73 hectares and falls under the 764058 pincode. Sunabeda is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

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

Population of Piplahandi

According to the 2011 Census, Piplahandi village had a total population of 274 people, including 146 males and 128 females, living in 69 households. The sex ratio was 877 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 45.30%, with male literacy at 55.65% and female literacy at 33.64%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 81, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 177.

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

Nearby Villages of Piplahandi

Piplahandi 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 Piplahandi

Public transport in the Piplahandi is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Ambagaon, while the nearest airport is Jagdalpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 16.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sunabeda to Piplahandi is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Koraput to Piplahandi is about 85 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Piplahandi

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

Health Facilities in Piplahandi

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

FAQs about Piplahandi