Pingrala - Piploda, Ratlam

Pingrala is a village situated in the Piploda tehsil of Ratlam district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 45 km from the tehsil headquarters in Piploda and around 60 km from the district headquarters in Ratlam. Pingrala village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pingrala is 469981. The village covers a total geographical area of 914 hectares and falls under the 457339 pincode. Jaora is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

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

Population of Pingrala

According to the 2011 Census, Pingrala village had a total population of 1,638 people, including 836 males and 802 females, living in 358 households. The sex ratio was 959 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 72.08%, with male literacy at 88.89% and female literacy at 54.74%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 257, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 39.

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

Nearby Villages of Pingrala

Pingrala 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 Pingrala

Pingrala is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Dhodhar, while the nearest airport is Devi Ahilyabai Holkar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 112.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jaora to Pingrala is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Ratlam to Pingrala is about 60 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Pingrala

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

Health Facilities in Pingrala

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

FAQs about Pingrala