Piprod - Chanderi, Ashoknagar

Piprod is a village situated in the Chanderi tehsil of Ashoknagar district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Chanderi and around 45 km from the district headquarters in Ashoknagar. Piprod village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Piprod is 500276. The village covers a total geographical area of 1975.2 hectares and falls under the 473446 pincode. Chanderi is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

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

Population of Piprod

According to the 2011 Census, Piprod village had a total population of 564 people, including 271 males and 293 females, living in 113 households. The sex ratio was 1,081 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 51.33%, with male literacy at 57.67% and female literacy at 45.57%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 165, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 46.

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

Nearby Villages of Piprod

Piprod 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 Piprod

Piprod is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Pipraigaon, while the nearest airport is Raja Bhoj International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 138.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chanderi to Piprod is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Ashoknagar to Piprod is about 45 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Piprod

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

Health Facilities in Piprod

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

FAQs about Piprod