Piplod Khurd - Pandhana, Khandwa (East Nimar)
Piplod Khurd is a village situated in the Pandhana tehsil of Khandwa (East Nimar) district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Pandhana and around 18 km from the district headquarters in Khandwa. Piplood Khurd serves as the Gram Panchayat for Piplod Khurd village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Piplod Khurd is 506125. The village covers a total geographical area of 1275.93 hectares and falls under the 450337 pincode. Pandhana is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.
Piplod Khurd village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Pandhana Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Khandwa Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Population of Piplod Khurd
As per Census 2011, Piplod Khurd village has a total population of 4,143 people, consisting of 2,135 males and 2,008 females. The village has 914 households and a sex ratio of 940 females per 1,000 males. There are 621 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,103 literate and 2,040 illiterate residents. Additionally, 545 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 1,292 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.
Detailed gender-wise population figures for Piplod Khurd are given below:
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 4,143 | 2,135 | 2,008 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 621 | 326 | 295 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 545 | 284 | 261 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 1,292 | 654 | 638 |
| Literate Population | 2,103 | 1,315 | 788 |
| Illiterate Population | 2,040 | 820 | 1,220 |
Nearby Villages of Piplod Khurd
Piplod Khurd is surrounded by several nearby villages in its surroundings. These villages are part of the local area and are commonly connected through local routes and daily movement of people.
Transport and Connectivity of Piplod Khurd
Piplod Khurd is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | No | Available within >10 km |
| Private Bus Service | Yes | Available within village |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pandhana to Piplod Khurd is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Khandwa to Piplod Khurd is about 18 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Piplod Khurd
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Piplod Khurd village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within <1 km |
| ATM | Yes | Available within village |
| Post Office | No | Available within <1 km |
Health Facilities in Piplod Khurd
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Piplod Khurd village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within 1-2 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within 5-10 km |
FAQs about Piplod Khurd
Where is Piplod Khurd located?
Piplod Khurd village is located in Pandhana Tehsil, Khandwa (East Nimar) district, Madhya Pradesh, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Piplod Khurd?
The Gram Panchayat of Piplod Khurd is Piplood Khurd.
What is the pincode of Piplod Khurd?
The pincode of Piplod Khurd is 450337.
What is the population of Piplod Khurd?
Piplod Khurd has a total population of 4,143, including 2,135 males and 2,008 females.
How many households are there in Piplod Khurd?
There are 914 households in Piplod Khurd.
What is the literacy rate in Piplod Khurd?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Piplod Khurd is 50.76%. Male literacy is 61.59% and female literacy is 39.24%.