Pirijipur - Brahmagiri, Puri

Pirijipur is a village situated in the Brahmagiri tehsil of Puri district, Odisha. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Brahmagiri and around 42 km from the district headquarters in Puri. Pirijipur village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pirijipur is 410067. The village covers a total geographical area of 99 hectares and falls under the 752010 pincode. Puri is the nearest town, located about 48 km away.

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

Population of Pirijipur

According to the 2011 Census, Pirijipur village had a total population of 546 people, including 273 males and 273 females, living in 106 households. The sex ratio was 1,000 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 90.69%, with male literacy at 97.20% and female literacy at 84.31%.

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

Nearby Villages of Pirijipur

Pirijipur 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 Pirijipur

Pirijipur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Kalupara Ghat, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 51.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Puri to Pirijipur is about 48 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.4 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Puri to Pirijipur is about 42 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Pirijipur

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

Health Facilities in Pirijipur

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

FAQs about Pirijipur