Piprahiya - Harraiya, Basti

Piprahiya is a village situated in the Harraiya tehsil of Basti district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 31 km from the tehsil headquarters in Harraiya and around 28 km from the district headquarters in Basti. Pauni Japti serves as the Gram Panchayat for Piprahiya village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Piprahiya is 179276. The village covers a total geographical area of 37.81 hectares and falls under the 272130 pincode. Babhnan is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

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

Population of Piprahiya

As per Census 2011, Piprahiya village has a total population of 260 people, consisting of 131 males and 129 females. The village has 34 households and a sex ratio of 984 females per 1,000 males. There are 36 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 162 literate and 98 illiterate residents. Additionally, 11 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Piprahiya

Piprahiya 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 Piprahiya

Piprahiya 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 Gaur, while the nearest airport is Gorakhpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 71.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Babhnan to Piprahiya is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Basti to Piprahiya is about 28 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 Piprahiya

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

Health Facilities in Piprahiya

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

FAQs about Piprahiya