Pipalguda - Kalyanasingpur, Rayagada

Pipalguda is a village situated in the Kalyanasingpur tehsil of Rayagada district, Odisha. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kalyanasingpur and around 35 km from the district headquarters in Rayagada . Majhiguda serves as the Gram Panchayat for Pipalguda village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pipalguda is 425637. The village covers a total geographical area of 148 hectares and falls under the 765017 pincode. Rayagada is the nearest town, located about 42 km away.

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

Population of Pipalguda

According to the 2011 Census, Pipalguda village had a total population of 139 people, including 61 males and 78 females, living in 40 households. The sex ratio was 1,279 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 18.97%, with male literacy at 34.78% and female literacy at 8.57%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 12, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 127.

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

Nearby Villages of Pipalguda

Pipalguda 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 Pipalguda

Pipalguda is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Sikarpai, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 57.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rayagada to Pipalguda is about 42 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.2 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Rayagada to Pipalguda is about 35 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 Pipalguda

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

Health Facilities in Pipalguda

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

FAQs about Pipalguda