Piplya - Suwasara, Mandsaur

Piplya is a village situated in the Suwasara tehsil of Mandsaur district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 13 km from the tehsil headquarters in Suwasra and around 78 km from the district headquarters in Mandsaur. Bhesola serves as the Gram Panchayat for Piplya village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Piplya is 469965. The village covers a total geographical area of 321.3 hectares and falls under the 458888 pincode. Suwasara is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.

Piplya 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

As per Census 2011, Piplya village has a total population of 515 people, consisting of 256 males and 259 females. The village has 99 households and a sex ratio of 1,011 females per 1,000 males. There are 72 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 242 literate and 273 illiterate residents. Additionally, 91 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Piplya are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population515256259
Child Population (0–6 yrs)724131
Scheduled Castes (SC)914348
Literate Population24216181
Illiterate Population27395178

Nearby Villages of Piplya

Piplya 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
HasamadiWest0.80 km
KarnaliyaWest1.63 km
GuwaladSouth1.82 km
DeopurabamniNorth-East2.35 km
RojhanaSouth-West2.39 km
Naya KheraSouth-East2.45 km
KhejdiyabhopNorth2.90 km
Semli ChharotNorth-West2.94 km
Nipaniya KalooWest3.18 km
JhontawaliNorth-West3.55 km

Transport and Connectivity of Piplya

Public transport in the Piplya is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Nathukheri, while the nearest airport is Kota Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 108.0 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 1-2 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Suwasara to Piplya is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Mandsaur to Piplya is about 78 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Piplya

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Piplya

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 village are given below:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km

FAQs about Piplya

Where is Piplya located?

Piplya village is located in Suwasara Tehsil, Mandsaur district, Madhya Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Piplya?

The Gram Panchayat of Piplya is Bhesola.

What is the pincode of Piplya?

The pincode of Piplya is 458888.

What is the population of Piplya?

Piplya has a total population of 515, including 256 males and 259 females.

How many households are there in Piplya?

There are 99 households in Piplya.

What is the literacy rate in Piplya?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Piplya is 46.99%. Male literacy is 62.89% and female literacy is 31.27%.