Piplani - Punasa, Khandwa (East Nimar)
Piplani is a village situated in the Punasa tehsil of Khandwa (East Nimar) district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Punasa and around 50 km from the district headquarters in Khandwa. Sarliya serves as the Gram Panchayat for Piplani village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Piplani is 506014. The village covers a total geographical area of 267 hectares and falls under the 450001 pincode. Mundi is the nearest town.
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 Mandhata Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Khandwa Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Population of Piplani
As per Census 2011, Piplani village has a total population of 880 people, consisting of 461 males and 419 females. The village has 195 households and a sex ratio of 908 females per 1,000 males. There are 153 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 493 literate and 387 illiterate residents. Additionally, 182 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 318 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.
Detailed gender-wise population figures for Piplani are given below:
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 880 | 461 | 419 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 153 | 80 | 73 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 182 | 92 | 90 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 318 | 169 | 149 |
| Literate Population | 493 | 310 | 183 |
| Illiterate Population | 387 | 151 | 236 |
Nearby Villages of Piplani
Piplani 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 Piplani
Piplani is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Private Bus Service | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Khandwa to Piplani is about 50 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 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:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| ATM | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within 2-5 km |
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:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within 1-2 km |
FAQs about Piplani
Where is Piplani located?
Piplani village is located in Punasa Tehsil, Khandwa (East Nimar) district, Madhya Pradesh, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Piplani?
The Gram Panchayat of Piplani is Sarliya.
What is the pincode of Piplani?
The pincode of Piplani is 450001.
What is the population of Piplani?
Piplani has a total population of 880, including 461 males and 419 females.
How many households are there in Piplani?
There are 195 households in Piplani.
What is the literacy rate in Piplani?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Piplani is 56.02%. Male literacy is 67.25% and female literacy is 43.68%.