Pipalya - Jobat, Alirajpur

Pipalya is a village situated in the Jobat tehsil of Alirajpur district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Jobat and around 55 km from the district headquarters in Alirajpur. Dhamanda serves as the Gram Panchayat for Pipalya village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pipalya is 504985. The village covers a total geographical area of 267.48 hectares and falls under the 457990 pincode. Ranapur is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

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

Population of Pipalya

As per Census 2011, Pipalya village has a total population of 831 people, consisting of 421 males and 410 females. The village has 148 households and a sex ratio of 973 females per 1,000 males. There are 158 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 288 literate and 543 illiterate residents. Additionally, 827 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population831421410
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1588672
Scheduled Tribes (ST)827419408
Literate Population288178110
Illiterate Population543243300

Nearby Villages of Pipalya

Pipalya 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 VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
DhamandaNorth-West1.42 km
Pratap FalyaSouth-East2.03 km
UdaigarhSouth2.39 km
Khandala KhushalNorth-East2.60 km
Bhor KundiyaNorth2.70 km
Khushal BardiNorth-West2.72 km
Khandala GamirEast2.98 km
Bavdi KhurdSouth-West3.27 km
BhandakhaparWest3.54 km
PoyaSouth3.56 km

Transport and Connectivity of Pipalya

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Pipalya. The nearest railway station is Nahargarh, while the nearest airport is Devi Ahilyabai Holkar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 104.8 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Ranapur to Pipalya is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Alirajpur to Pipalya is about 55 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Pipalya

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within >10 km

Health Facilities in Pipalya

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

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

FAQs about Pipalya

Where is Pipalya located?

Pipalya village is located in Jobat Tehsil, Alirajpur district, Madhya Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Pipalya?

The Gram Panchayat of Pipalya is Dhamanda.

What is the pincode of Pipalya?

The pincode of Pipalya is 457990.

What is the population of Pipalya?

Pipalya has a total population of 831, including 421 males and 410 females.

How many households are there in Pipalya?

There are 148 households in Pipalya.

What is the literacy rate in Pipalya?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Pipalya is 34.66%. Male literacy is 42.28% and female literacy is 26.83%.