Piplya Ratan - Malhargarh, Mandsaur

Piplya Ratan is a village situated in the Malhargarh tehsil of Mandsaur district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 40 km from the tehsil headquarters in Malhargarh and around 40 km from the district headquarters in Mandsaur. Ratanpiplia serves as the Gram Panchayat for Piplya Ratan village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Piplya Ratan is 469269. The village covers a total geographical area of 609.87 hectares and falls under the 458556 pincode. Narayangarh is the nearest town, located about 35 km away.

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

Population of Piplya Ratan

According to the 2011 Census, Piplya Ratan village had a total population of 1,371 people, including 664 males and 707 females, living in 316 households. The sex ratio was 1,065 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 58.87%, with male literacy at 71.35% and female literacy at 47.04%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 626, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 2.

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

Nearby Villages of Piplya Ratan

Piplya Ratan 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 Piplya Ratan

Piplya Ratan is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Sindpan, while the nearest airport is Kota Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 96.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Narayangarh to Piplya Ratan is about 35 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Mandsaur to Piplya Ratan is about 40 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Piplya Ratan

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

Health Facilities in Piplya Ratan

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

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