General Information

Tipuru Village is the oldest village in the Karasabai sub-district. The village is located in Region 9 and it is approximately 15 miles from Karasabai. Historically, Tipuru has been a battle ground during the tribal wars. It possesses many battle group sites or sacred sites. Today, however, the people are friendly and welcoming to outsiders.

The number of residents is approximately 330 with about 45 households. According to the MOIPA, the current Toshao is Stanley Jacobs.

Like Karasabai, the first language of the village is Makushi and the second language is English. The major religious practice is Christianity.

Infrastructure

The village remains underdeveloped due to the geographical location between the mountains. The roads are simply trails that run throughout the village. Travelers to other villages deeper into the North Pakaraimas are required to pass through Tipuru.

Tipuru has a Nursery and Primary school. There is a Health Post with one community health worker and malaria personnel.

The main water sources are from wells and a creek in the village. There is also a community shop, a village office, a community market building and a church.

The main source of electricity in the area is solar energy. There is no mobile-phone communication. The only means of communication is by two-way radio to Lethem and Karasabai.

How to get to Tipuru

You will need to travel via a trail from Karasabai to get to Tipuru. In the dry season the trip can take about 3 hours but in the wet seasons it can take much longer (days).  The famous “Kaieteur Hill” is between Karasabai and Tipeuru. The hill is known for the challenging climb up the hill. Many vehicles run into mechanical trouble at ‘Kaieteur Hill’.

You can read here to find out how to get to Karasabai: https://www.thingsguyana.com/discover-karasabai-things-you-need-to-know/

Modes of transportation in the village

Residents mostly walk, while some use bicycles, motorbikes, tractors and ATVs to move about in the village and to travel to the other sub-communities.

Economic Activities

Subsistence farming and cattle rearing are currently the major economic activities in the village.

Social Groups

Tipuru has a farmers’ group, a sports club, a church group and a women’s group.

Accommodations

Accommodation in Tipuru is very basic. There is a guest house but you might be more comfortable if you walk with your camping gears.

Major Attractions

Like with other villages in the area, the major attraction in Tipuru is the scenic beauty around the village.

Photo Gallery

Resources:

• You can purchase and download these images in high-quality at http://girendrapersaud.zenfolio.com/p916260089
• Tipuru Village Profile: https://moipa.gov.gy/indigenous-villages/tiperu/