Piprai - Khaniyadhana, Shivpuri

Piprai is a village situated in the Khaniyadhana tehsil of Shivpuri district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 17 km from the tehsil headquarters in Khaniyadhana and around 117 km from the district headquarters in Shivpuri. Amuhay serves as the Gram Panchayat for Piprai village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Piprai is 456308. The village covers a total geographical area of 194.3 hectares and falls under the 473990 pincode. Khaniyadhana is the nearest town, located about 17 km away.

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

Population of Piprai

As per Census 2011, Piprai village has a total population of 696 people, consisting of 356 males and 340 females. The village has 145 households and a sex ratio of 955 females per 1,000 males. There are 168 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 159 literate and 537 illiterate residents. Additionally, 428 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Piprai

Piprai 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 Piprai

Piprai is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Jakhaura, while the nearest airport is Gwalior Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 123.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Khaniyadhana to Piprai is about 17 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Shivpuri to Piprai is about 117 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Piprai

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

Health Facilities in Piprai

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

FAQs about Piprai