Piplod - Shujalpur, Shajapur

Piplod is a village situated in the Shujalpur tehsil of Shajapur district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Shujalpur and around 60 km from the district headquarters in Shajapur. Piplod village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Piplod is 473038. The village covers a total geographical area of 625.42 hectares and falls under the 465333 pincode. Shujalpur is the nearest town, located about 7 km away.

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

Population of Piplod

According to the 2011 Census, Piplod village had a total population of 1,380 people, including 709 males and 671 females, living in 227 households. The sex ratio was 946 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 78.81%, with male literacy at 91.24% and female literacy at 65.92%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 224.

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

Nearby Villages of Piplod

Piplod 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 Piplod

Piplod is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Shujalpur, while the nearest airport is Raja Bhoj International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 54.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Shujalpur to Piplod is about 7 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Shajapur to Piplod 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 Piplod

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

Health Facilities in Piplod

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

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