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

According to the 2011 Census, Pithdi village had a total population of 1,373 people, including 678 males and 695 females, living in 296 households. The sex ratio was 1,025 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 50.99%, with male literacy at 62.30% and female literacy at 40.00%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 41, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 958.

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

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:

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.

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:

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:

FAQs about Pithdi