Piraba - Ramanaguda, Rayagada

Piraba is a village situated in the Ramanaguda tehsil of Rayagada district, Odisha. It is located approximately 40 km from Gunupur and around 50 km from Rayagada . Boothing serves as the Gram Panchayat for Piraba village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Piraba is 426777. The village covers a total geographical area of 331 hectares and falls under the 765023 pincode. Gunupur is the nearest town, located about 33 km away.

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

Population of Piraba

As per Census 2011, Piraba village has a total population of 112 people, consisting of 55 males and 57 females. The village has 28 households and a sex ratio of 1,036 females per 1,000 males. There are 25 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 19 literate and 93 illiterate residents. Additionally, 109 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Piraba are given below:

Nearby Villages of Piraba

Piraba 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 Piraba

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Piraba. The nearest railway station is Gunupur, while the nearest airport is Jeypore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 95.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gunupur to Piraba is about 33 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Rayagada to Piraba is about 50 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Piraba

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

Health Facilities in Piraba

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

FAQs about Piraba