Pipaliya - Bhikiasain, Almora

Pipaliya is a village situated in the Bhikiasain tehsil of Almora district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 25 km from Bhikiyasain and around 85 km from Almora. Daduli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Pipaliya village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pipaliya is 051753. The village covers a total geographical area of 11.39 hectares and falls under the 263680 pincode. Ranikhet is the nearest town, located about 37 km away.

Pipaliya village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Gram Pradhan serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Ranikhet Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Almora Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Pipaliya

According to the 2011 Census, Pipaliya village had a total population of 24 people, including 11 males and 13 females, living in 5 households. The sex ratio was 1,182 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 80.95%, with male literacy at 100.00% and female literacy at 66.67%.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Pipaliya

Pipaliya 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 Pipaliya

Pipaliya is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Ramnagar, while the nearest airport is Pantnagar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 56.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Ranikhet to Pipaliya is about 37 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Almora to Pipaliya is about 85 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Pipaliya

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

Health Facilities in Pipaliya

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

FAQs about Pipaliya