Pipra Ekdanga - Utraula, Balrampur

Pipra Ekdanga is a village situated in the Utraula tehsil of Balrampur district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Utraula and around 34 km from the district headquarters in Balrampur. Katara serves as the Gram Panchayat for Pipra Ekdanga village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pipra Ekdanga is 173893. The village covers a total geographical area of 106.02 hectares and falls under the 271306 pincode. Utraula is the nearest town, located about 6 km away.

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

Population of Pipra Ekdanga

As per Census 2011, Pipra Ekdanga village has a total population of 950 people, consisting of 446 males and 504 females. The village has 155 households and a sex ratio of 1,130 females per 1,000 males. There are 191 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 431 literate and 519 illiterate residents. Additionally, 155 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Pipra Ekdanga are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population950446504
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1919299
Scheduled Castes (SC)1557580
Literate Population431243188
Illiterate Population519203316

Nearby Villages of Pipra Ekdanga

Pipra Ekdanga 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)
KohniaSouth-East1.07 km
KataraEast1.23 km
Allipur BujurgNorth-West1.37 km
UprahulaSouth1.72 km
KolhiyaNorth-East1.82 km
TetarpurSouth-East1.87 km
Babhan PurwaWest2.12 km
Amare BhariaSouth-West2.14 km
TilherSouth-East2.22 km
BaramEast2.35 km

Transport and Connectivity of Pipra Ekdanga

Pipra Ekdanga is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Tulsipur, while the nearest airport is Gorakhpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 102.7 km.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Utraula to Pipra Ekdanga is about 6 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balrampur to Pipra Ekdanga is about 34 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 Pipra Ekdanga

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

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

Health Facilities in Pipra Ekdanga

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km

FAQs about Pipra Ekdanga

Where is Pipra Ekdanga located?

Pipra Ekdanga village is located in Utraula Tehsil, Balrampur district, Uttar Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Pipra Ekdanga?

The Gram Panchayat of Pipra Ekdanga is Katara.

What is the pincode of Pipra Ekdanga?

The pincode of Pipra Ekdanga is 271306.

What is the population of Pipra Ekdanga?

Pipra Ekdanga has a total population of 950, including 446 males and 504 females.

How many households are there in Pipra Ekdanga?

There are 155 households in Pipra Ekdanga.

What is the literacy rate in Pipra Ekdanga?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Pipra Ekdanga is 45.37%. Male literacy is 54.48% and female literacy is 37.30%.