Piparkhedi - Rahatgarh, Sagar

Piparkhedi is a village situated in the Rahatgarh tehsil of Sagar district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Rahatgarh and around 45 km from the district headquarters in Sagar. Shikarpur (p) serves as the Gram Panchayat for Piparkhedi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Piparkhedi is 460522. The village covers a total geographical area of 231.45 hectares and falls under the 470119 pincode. Rahatgarh is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

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

Population of Piparkhedi

As per Census 2011, Piparkhedi village has a total population of 350 people, consisting of 187 males and 163 females. The village has 81 households and a sex ratio of 871 females per 1,000 males. There are 67 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 154 literate and 196 illiterate residents. Additionally, 42 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 38 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population350187163
Child Population (0–6 yrs)673136
Scheduled Castes (SC)422220
Scheduled Tribes (ST)381721
Literate Population1549856
Illiterate Population19689107

Nearby Villages of Piparkhedi

Piparkhedi 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)
SothiyaSouth-West1.32 km
JamundhanaSouth2.14 km
KatighatiWest2.66 km
JalandharEast2.88 km
Toda KacchiWest4.61 km
Berkheri BhotiNorth-East4.64 km
HansraiSouth5.02 km
KachnodaSouth-West5.32 km
Karaiya GujarNorth-West5.39 km
NanauNorth-East5.55 km

Transport and Connectivity of Piparkhedi

Piparkhedi is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Jeruwa Khera, while the nearest airport is Raja Bhoj International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 104.5 km.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rahatgarh to Piparkhedi is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Sagar to Piparkhedi is about 45 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 Piparkhedi

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 1-2 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within >10 km

Health Facilities in Piparkhedi

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km

FAQs about Piparkhedi

Where is Piparkhedi located?

Piparkhedi village is located in Rahatgarh Tehsil, Sagar district, Madhya Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Piparkhedi?

The Gram Panchayat of Piparkhedi is Shikarpur (p).

What is the pincode of Piparkhedi?

The pincode of Piparkhedi is 470119.

What is the population of Piparkhedi?

Piparkhedi has a total population of 350, including 187 males and 163 females.

How many households are there in Piparkhedi?

There are 81 households in Piparkhedi.

What is the literacy rate in Piparkhedi?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Piparkhedi is 44.00%. Male literacy is 52.41% and female literacy is 34.36%.