Pipalbai - Kolnara, Rayagada
Pipalbai is a village situated in the Kolnara tehsil of Rayagada district, Odisha. It is located approximately 28 km from Rayagada and around 45 km from Rayagada . Bhoimada serves as the Gram Panchayat for Pipalbai village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Pipalbai is 426500. The village covers a total geographical area of 69 hectares and falls under the 764027 pincode. Rayagada is the nearest town, located about 49 km away.
Pipalbai 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.
Nearby Villages of Pipalbai
Pipalbai 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Tandelgura | South | 0.87 km |
| Tingarjhola | North-East | 1.22 km |
| Lenda | North | 1.32 km |
| Patrikupa | East | 1.75 km |
| Uapaka | South-West | 1.77 km |
| Panichatra (pangachatra) | East | 1.77 km |
| Jangili | West | 2.68 km |
| Katikana | North-East | 2.78 km |
| Kotrapadu | North | 3.10 km |
| Lepana | North | 3.38 km |
Transport and Connectivity of Pipalbai
Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Pipalbai. The nearest railway station is Ladda, while the nearest airport is Jeypore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 83.5 km.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Private Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Railway Station | No | Available within >10 km |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rayagada to Pipalbai is about 49 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.4 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Rayagada to Pipalbai is about 45 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Pipalbai
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Pipalbai village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within <1 km |
| ATM | No | Available within >10 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within >10 km |
Health Facilities in Pipalbai
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Pipalbai 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 Pipalbai
Where is Pipalbai located?
Pipalbai village is located in Kolnara Tehsil, Rayagada district, Odisha, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Pipalbai?
The Gram Panchayat of Pipalbai is Bhoimada.
What is the pincode of Pipalbai?
The pincode of Pipalbai is 764027.