Papdel - Khilchipur, Rajgarh

Papdel is a village situated in the Khilchipur tehsil of Rajgarh district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 29 km from the tehsil headquarters in Khilchipur and around 47 km from the district headquarters in Rajgarh. Papdel village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Papdel is 479071. The village covers a total geographical area of 506.35 hectares and falls under the 465679 pincode. Khilchipur is the nearest town, located about 29 km away.

Papdel village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Papdel

According to the 2011 Census, Papdel village had a total population of 1,193 people, including 645 males and 548 females, living in 252 households. The sex ratio was 850 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 76.69%, with male literacy at 89.41% and female literacy at 62.02%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 204, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 72.

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

Nearby Villages of Papdel

Papdel 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 Papdel

Papdel is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Sinduriya Kachari, while the nearest airport is Raja Bhoj International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 101.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Khilchipur to Papdel is about 29 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Rajgarh to Papdel is about 47 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Papdel

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

Health Facilities in Papdel

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

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