Piplya Dhakad - Sitamau, Mandsaur

Piplya Dhakad is a village situated in the Sitamau tehsil of Mandsaur district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sitamau and around 42 km from the district headquarters in Mandsaur. Dhakad Pipliya serves as the Gram Panchayat for Piplya Dhakad village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Piplya Dhakad is 469802. The village covers a total geographical area of 566 hectares and falls under the 458558 pincode. Sitamau is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

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

Population of Piplya Dhakad

According to the 2011 Census, Piplya Dhakad village had a total population of 1,397 people, including 705 males and 692 females, living in 287 households. The sex ratio was 982 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 69.51%, with male literacy at 86.55% and female literacy at 52.37%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 504.

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 Dhakad

Piplya Dhakad 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 Dhakad

Piplya Dhakad is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Hanspura, while the nearest airport is Kota Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 100.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sitamau to Piplya Dhakad is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Mandsaur to Piplya Dhakad is about 42 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Piplya Dhakad

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

Health Facilities in Piplya Dhakad

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 Dhakad village are given below:

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