Piplud - Barwaha, Khargone (West Nimar)

Piplud is a village situated in the Barwaha tehsil of Khargone (West Nimar) district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 22 km from the tehsil headquarters in Barwaha and around 102 km from the district headquarters in Khargone. Dhanpada serves as the Gram Panchayat for Piplud village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Piplud is 476660. The village covers a total geographical area of 150.71 hectares and falls under the 451220 pincode. Barwaha is the nearest town, located about 22 km away.

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

Population of Piplud

According to the 2011 Census, Piplud village had a total population of 279 people, including 140 males and 139 females, living in 64 households. The sex ratio was 993 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 69.26%, with male literacy at 85.27% and female literacy at 53.13%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 55.

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

Nearby Villages of Piplud

Piplud 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 Piplud

Piplud is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Barwaha, while the nearest airport is Devi Ahilyabai Holkar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 39.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Barwaha to Piplud is about 22 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Khargone to Piplud is about 102 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Piplud

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

Health Facilities in Piplud

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

FAQs about Piplud