Piparkheda - Thikri, Barwani

Piparkheda is a village situated in the Thikri tehsil of Barwani district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Thikri and around 63 km from the district headquarters in Barwani. Rupkheda serves as the Gram Panchayat for Piparkheda village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Piparkheda is 478227. The village covers a total geographical area of 415.79 hectares and falls under the 451660 pincode. Anjad is the nearest town, located about 48 km away.

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

Population of Piparkheda

According to the 2011 Census, Piparkheda village had a total population of 1,006 people, including 491 males and 515 females, living in 164 households. The sex ratio was 1,049 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 51.77%, with male literacy at 63.50% and female literacy at 40.45%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 548.

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

Nearby Villages of Piparkheda

Piparkheda 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 Piparkheda

Public transport in the Piparkheda is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Patal Pani, while the nearest airport is Devi Ahilyabai Holkar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 72.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Anjad to Piparkheda is about 48 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.4 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Barwani to Piparkheda is about 63 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Piparkheda

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

Health Facilities in Piparkheda

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

FAQs about Piparkheda