Pipola - Ghansali, Tehri Garhwal

Pipola is a village situated in the Ghansali tehsil of Tehri Garhwal district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Ghansali and around 75 km from the district headquarters in New Tehri. Pipola Dhung serves as the Gram Panchayat for Pipola village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pipola is 042960. The village covers a total geographical area of 150.13 hectares and falls under the 249155 pincode. Tehri is the nearest town, located about 75 km away.

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

Population of Pipola

According to the 2011 Census, Pipola village had a total population of 473 people, including 219 males and 254 females, living in 106 households. The sex ratio was 1,160 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 73.29%, with male literacy at 91.00% and female literacy at 57.40%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 112.

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

Nearby Villages of Pipola

Pipola 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 Pipola

Pipola is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Rishikesh, while the nearest airport is Dehradun Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 37.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Tehri to Pipola is about 75 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2.1 hours. Similarly, the road distance from New Tehri to Pipola is about 75 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Pipola

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

Health Facilities in Pipola

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

FAQs about Pipola