Piprahwa Village - Bansi, Siddharthnagar

Piprahwa is a village situated in the Bansi tehsil of Siddharthnagar district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 19 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bansi and around 41 km from the district headquarters in Siddharthnagar. Sihorwa serves as the Gram Panchayat for Piprahwa village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Piprahwa is 177564. The village covers a total geographical area of 59.22 hectares and falls under the 272153 pincode. Siddharthnagar is the nearest town, located about 19 km away.

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

Population of Piprahwa

As per Census 2011, Piprahwa village has a total population of 231 people, consisting of 117 males and 114 females. The village has 35 households and a sex ratio of 974 females per 1,000 males. There are 63 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 67 literate and 164 illiterate residents.

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

Particulars Total Male Female
Total Population 231 117 114
Child Population (0–6 yrs) 63 39 24
Literate Population 67 44 23
Illiterate Population 164 73 91

Nearby Villages of Piprahwa

Piprahwa 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)
MadrahnaNorth-West0.64 km
MerhrahwaSouth-East0.64 km
GanwariaWest0.70 km
Parsad PurSouth1.08 km
BagohaWest1.10 km
MarawatiaNorth-East1.32 km
MajoraEast1.44 km
JogibirSouth-West1.47 km
DauvriharWest1.47 km
Mira PurSouth1.62 km

Transport and Connectivity of Piprahwa

Piprahwa is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Uska Bazar, while the nearest airport is Gorakhpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 47.5 km.

Connectivity Status Nearest Availability
Public Bus Service No Available within <5 km
Private Bus Service No Available within <5 km
Railway Station No -

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Siddharthnagar to Piprahwa is about 19 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Siddharthnagar to Piprahwa is about 41 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Piprahwa

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

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

Health Facilities in Piprahwa

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Piprahwa

Where is Piprahwa located?

Piprahwa village is located in Bansi Tehsil, Siddharthnagar district, Uttar Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Piprahwa?

The Gram Panchayat of Piprahwa is Sihorwa.

What is the pincode of Piprahwa?

The pincode of Piprahwa is 272153.

What is the population of Piprahwa?

Piprahwa has a total population of 231, including 117 males and 114 females.

How many households are there in Piprahwa?

There are 35 households in Piprahwa.

What is the literacy rate in Piprahwa?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Piprahwa is 29.00%. Male literacy is 37.61% and female literacy is 20.18%.