Pipra
Pipra is a revenue village in Shambhuganj block, Banka district, Bihar. It had a population of 1,887 in 351 households (Census 2011).
1,887 people. 351 homes.
Shambhuganj block, Banka district, Bihar.
Pipra today
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Quick panchayat-at-a-glance
Pipra is a village in Shambhuganj block, Banka district, Bihar. At the 2011 Census it had 1,887 people in 351 households, with a literacy rate of 64.0%. It is administered by the Bharatshila gram panchayat. Its postal pincode is 813211.
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Gram panchayat
Pipra is in the Bharatshila (भरतशिला) gram panchayat.
Other villages in Bharatshila
Source: Local Government Directory (LGD), 2026-10-21.
How Pipra compares
By population, Pipra is #31 of 132 inhabited villages in Shambhuganj block.
| — | Pipra | Shambhuganj block | Banka |
|---|---|---|---|
| Literacy rate | 64.0% | 64.9% | 57.6% |
| Women per 1,000 men | 889 | 884 | 908 |
| People per household | 5.4 | 5.3 | 5.3 |
Census 2011. Area figures add up inhabited villages only; literacy is literates ÷ people aged 7 and above.
Villages sharing PIN 813211
- Karsop · Shambhuganj
- Chutia · Shambhuganj
- Belari · Shambhuganj
- Kasba · Shambhuganj
- Baidpur · Shambhuganj
- Warsabad · Shambhuganj
- Kurma · Shambhuganj
- Jhakhra · Shambhuganj
- Khajuri · Shambhuganj
All villages with PIN 813211 →
Source: LGD village–pincode mapping.
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Schemes worth checking
- PM-Kisan Samman Nidhi ↗ · Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare
Income support of ₹6,000 a year, paid in three equal instalments, to land-holding farmer families.
- Mahatma Gandhi NREGA ↗ · Ministry of Rural Development
At least 100 days of guaranteed wage employment a year for rural households whose adults volunteer for unskilled manual work.
- PMAY-Gramin ↗ · Ministry of Rural Development
Assistance to build a house for eligible rural households.
- Ayushman Bharat PM-JAY ↗ · National Health Authority
Health cover for hospital treatment for eligible families.
- National Food Security Act (ration) ↗ · Department of Food & Public Distribution
Subsidised food grains through the public distribution system for eligible households.
- National Social Assistance Programme (pensions) ↗ · Ministry of Rural Development
Old-age pension for BPL persons aged 60 and above: ₹200 a month up to age 79 and ₹500 after; widow and disability pensions too.
- PM Shram Yogi Maandhan ↗ · Ministry of Labour & Employment
Assured pension of ₹3,000 a month at age 60 for unorganised workers who join and contribute.
- Jan Suraksha (APY, PMJJBY, PMSBY) ↗ · Department of Financial Services
Atal Pension Yojana and low-cost life and accident insurance schemes, opened through your bank.
- Pradhan Mantri MUDRA Yojana ↗ · Department of Financial Services
Loans up to ₹10 lakh for non-farm small and micro enterprises (₹20 lakh after repaying an earlier Tarun loan).
- Stand-Up India ↗ · Department of Financial Services
Bank loans between ₹10 lakh and ₹1 crore for SC/ST and women entrepreneurs setting up a new enterprise.
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Helplines
- Emergency (police, fire, ambulance)112Ministry of Home Affairs (ERSS)
- Women helpline181Ministry of Women and Child Development
- Child helpline1098Ministry of Women and Child Development
- Cyber crime helpline1930Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (MHA)
- Kisan Call Centre1800-180-1551Department of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare
Official services
- PM-Kisan status ↗
- Ration card (NFSA) ↗
- MGNREGA job card & wages ↗
- PMAY-Gramin housing ↗
- Ayushman Bharat PM-JAY ↗
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- Search the electoral roll ↗
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News near Pipra
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Government jobs near Pipra
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Essential services & places near Pipra
Pipra isn't on our map yet, so we can't measure distances. These places are in Shambhuganj block, placed there by the nearest mapped village.
Banks, ATMs & post offices336 in Banka district
Post office · No map location — listed by district
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Post office
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Post office
Post office
Hospitals & clinics193 in Banka district
Schools & anganwadis1 in Banka district
Colleges & universities2 in Banka district
Government offices3 in Banka district
Temples1 in Banka district
Transport17 in Banka district
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Electoral profile
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Questions about Pipra
- Where is Pipra located?
- Pipra is a village in Shambhuganj block of Banka district, Bihar, India.
- Which district is Pipra in?
- Pipra is in Banka district of Bihar.
- Which gram panchayat does Pipra belong to?
- Pipra comes under the Bharatshila gram panchayat.
- What is the pincode of Pipra?
- The pincode of Pipra, Shambhuganj, Banka is 813211.
- What is the population of Pipra?
- As per the 2011 Census, Pipra had a population of 1,887 (999 males and 888 females).
- How many households are there in Pipra?
- Pipra had 351 households at the 2011 Census.
- What is the literacy rate of Pipra?
- The literacy rate of Pipra was 64.0% at the 2011 Census (share of people aged 7 and above who are literate).
- What is the sex ratio of Pipra?
- Pipra had 889 females per 1,000 males at the 2011 Census.
- What is the LGD code of Pipra?
- The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Pipra is 240502 and its Census 2011 village code is 240502.
- Which villages are near Pipra?
- Other villages in Shambhuganj block include Abdul Mali Chak, Ahmad Alipur, Ahmad Alipur, Asauta, Bagha.
Answers are generated from LGD and Census 2011 records, not written by hand.
Villages in Shambhuganj block
- Parmanpur
- Karsop
- Chutia
- Belari
- Kasba
- Baidpur
- Bhatasila
- Warsabad
- Kurma
- Jhakhra
- Khajuri
- Pakaria
- Asauta
- Mirzapur
- Mahthudih
- Dharampur
- Gulni
- Gidhaura
- Chhatahar
- Kaitha
- Rudpai
- Kamatpur
- Gorai
- Partapur
- Naraun
- Karsop Arazi
- Sondiha
- Chautara
- Lakha
- Pawkuri
Latest reports up to 24 Oct 2026. Prices in ₹ per quintal.
| Commodity | Market | Min | Max | Modal | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brinjal · Arkasheela Mattigulla | Amarpur APMC | 4,500 | 5,500 | 5,000 | 24 Oct 2026 |
| Onion · 1st Sort | Amarpur APMC | 4,500 | 6,000 | 5,000 | 24 Oct 2026 |
| Potato · Jyoti | Amarpur APMC | 1,000 | 1,500 | 1,200 | 24 Oct 2026 |
| Onion · Medium | Barahat APMC | 5,000 | 6,000 | 5,500 | 23 Oct 2026 |
| Potato · Potato | Barahat APMC | 1,200 | 1,600 | 1,400 | 23 Oct 2026 |
Source: AGMARKNET, Directorate of Marketing & Inspection, via data.gov.in (Government Open Data Licence – India). All markets →