Pipalda - Kannod, Dewas

Pipalda is a village situated in the Kannod tehsil of Dewas district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kannod and around 100 km from the district headquarters in Dewas. Pipalda village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pipalda is 473749. The village covers a total geographical area of 817.05 hectares and falls under the 455332 pincode. Kannod is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

Pipalda village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Dewas Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Pipalda

According to the 2011 Census, Pipalda village had a total population of 1,251 people, including 653 males and 598 females, living in 248 households. The sex ratio was 916 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 70.05%, with male literacy at 85.20% and female literacy at 53.82%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 62, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 457.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population1,251653598
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1669274
Scheduled Castes (SC)623428
Scheduled Tribes (ST)457246211
Literate Population760478282
Illiterate Population491175316

Nearby Villages of Pipalda

Pipalda 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)
JanjalkhediWest2.44 km
BarkhediSouth2.64 km
SergonaEast2.66 km
KatkutNorth-East3.04 km
SonkhediNorth4.60 km
AdanyaNorth-West4.60 km
MathniEast4.93 km
NanasaSouth-East4.93 km
HatlayNorth5.48 km
BahirawadSouth5.82 km

Transport and Connectivity of Pipalda

Pipalda is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Palasner, while the nearest airport is Raja Bhoj International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 70.8 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kannod to Pipalda is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Dewas to Pipalda is about 100 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Pipalda

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Pipalda

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km

FAQs about Pipalda

Where is Pipalda located?

Pipalda village is located in Kannod Tehsil, Dewas district, Madhya Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Pipalda?

Pipalda is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Pipalda?

The pincode of Pipalda is 455332.

What is the population of Pipalda?

Pipalda had a total population of 1,251, including 653 males and 598 females.

How many households are there in Pipalda?

Pipalda had 248 households.

What is the literacy rate in Pipalda?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Pipalda was 70.05%. Male literacy was 85.20% and female literacy was 53.82%.