Pithdi - Petlawad, Jhabua

Pithdi is a village situated in the Petlawad tehsil of Jhabua district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 24 km from the tehsil headquarters in Petlawad and around 54 km from the district headquarters in Jhabua. Pithdi village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pithdi is 504405. The village covers a total geographical area of 907.76 hectares and falls under the 457775 pincode. Petlawad is the nearest town, located about 24 km away.

Pithdi village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Pithdi

As per Census 2011, Pithdi village has a total population of 1,373 people, consisting of 678 males and 695 females. The village has 296 households and a sex ratio of 1,025 females per 1,000 males. There are 259 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 568 literate and 805 illiterate residents. Additionally, 41 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 958 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,373678695
Child Population (0–6 yrs)259129130
Scheduled Castes (SC)411922
Scheduled Tribes (ST)958470488
Literate Population568342226
Illiterate Population805336469

Nearby Villages of Pithdi

Pithdi 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)
AmbapadaNorth-East1.33 km
NahargarhNorth-East2.40 km
SemrodSouth2.70 km
Kachra KhadanNorth-West2.78 km
Kamal KhedaSouth-East2.85 km
Saluniya BadaNorth3.61 km
BabadiaNorth-West3.73 km
SamliNorth-West4.17 km
KanakuwaSouth-West4.18 km
BakaldaNorth-East4.24 km

Transport and Connectivity of Pithdi

Pithdi is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Panch Pipila, while the nearest airport is Devi Ahilyabai Holkar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 75.1 km.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Petlawad to Pithdi is about 24 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jhabua to Pithdi is about 54 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Pithdi

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

Health Facilities in Pithdi

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Pithdi

Where is Pithdi located?

Pithdi village is located in Petlawad Tehsil, Jhabua district, Madhya Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Pithdi?

Pithdi is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Pithdi?

The pincode of Pithdi is 457775.

What is the population of Pithdi?

Pithdi has a total population of 1,373, including 678 males and 695 females.

How many households are there in Pithdi?

There are 296 households in Pithdi.

What is the literacy rate in Pithdi?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Pithdi is 41.37%. Male literacy is 50.44% and female literacy is 32.52%.