Piparay - Kolaras, Shivpuri

Piparay is a village situated in the Kolaras tehsil of Shivpuri district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 30 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kolaras and around 60 km from the district headquarters in Shivpuri. Khumharauakaloni serves as the Gram Panchayat for Piparay village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Piparay is 455846. The village covers a total geographical area of 228.18 hectares and falls under the 473774 pincode. Kolaras is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

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

Population of Piparay

According to the 2011 Census, Piparay village had a total population of 303 people, including 157 males and 146 females, living in 61 households. The sex ratio was 930 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 47.39%, with male literacy at 59.17% and female literacy at 34.55%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 280.

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

Nearby Villages of Piparay

Piparay 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 Piparay

Piparay 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 Kolaras, while the nearest airport is Gwalior Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 118.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kolaras to Piparay is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Shivpuri to Piparay 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 Piparay

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

Health Facilities in Piparay

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

FAQs about Piparay