Piplani - Kannod, Dewas

Piplani is a village situated in the Kannod tehsil of Dewas district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kannod and around 112 km from the district headquarters in Dewas. Piplani village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Piplani is 473777. The village covers a total geographical area of 741.25 hectares and falls under the 455332 pincode. Kannod is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

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

Population of Piplani

According to the 2011 Census, Piplani village had a total population of 1,507 people, including 768 males and 739 females, living in 294 households. The sex ratio was 962 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 65.96%, with male literacy at 74.19% and female literacy at 57.17%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 184, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 312.

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

Nearby Villages of Piplani

Piplani 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 Piplani

Piplani is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 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 77.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kannod to Piplani is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Dewas to Piplani is about 112 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Piplani

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

Health Facilities in Piplani

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

FAQs about Piplani