Pipilikani - Rairakhol, Sambalpur

Pipilikani is a village situated in the Rairakhol tehsil of Sambalpur district, Odisha. It is located approximately 45 km from Charamal and around 62 km from Sambalpur. Badmal serves as the Gram Panchayat for Pipilikani village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pipilikani is 382344. The village covers a total geographical area of 202 hectares and falls under the 768105 pincode. Redhakhol is the nearest town, located about 45 km away.

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

Population of Pipilikani

As per Census 2011, Pipilikani village has a total population of 132 people, consisting of 74 males and 58 females. The village has 34 households and a sex ratio of 783 females per 1,000 males. There are 7 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 105 literate and 27 illiterate residents. Additionally, 110 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1327458
Child Population (0–6 yrs)743
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1106149
Literate Population1056441
Illiterate Population271017

Nearby Villages of Pipilikani

Pipilikani 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 VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
RengaliSouth-East1.60 km
KasandaWest2.18 km
BadmalNorth-East2.34 km
KaudiapaliNorth-West2.44 km
SangrampurSouth3.73 km
TudabahalNorth-West3.79 km
KusurdaNorth3.90 km
KadalipaliSouth-East4.10 km
SunamudiWest4.32 km
ChakamundaSouth-East4.42 km

Transport and Connectivity of Pipilikani

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Pipilikani. The nearest railway station is Charmal, while the nearest airport is Hirakud Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 43.5 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Redhakhol to Pipilikani is about 45 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.3 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Sambalpur to Pipilikani is about 62 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Pipilikani

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Pipilikani

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Pipilikani

Where is Pipilikani located?

Pipilikani village is located in Rairakhol Tehsil, Sambalpur district, Odisha, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Pipilikani?

The Gram Panchayat of Pipilikani is Badmal.

What is the pincode of Pipilikani?

The pincode of Pipilikani is 768105.

What is the population of Pipilikani?

Pipilikani has a total population of 132, including 74 males and 58 females.

How many households are there in Pipilikani?

There are 34 households in Pipilikani.

What is the literacy rate in Pipilikani?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Pipilikani is 79.55%. Male literacy is 86.49% and female literacy is 70.69%.