Piparjhar - Chitrangi, Singrauli
Piparjhar is a village situated in the Chitrangi tehsil of Singrauli district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 30 km from the tehsil headquarters in Chitrangi and around 80 km from the district headquarters in Singrauli. Dewara serves as the Gram Panchayat for Piparjhar village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Piparjhar is 503419. The village covers a total geographical area of 87.46 hectares and falls under the 486882 pincode. Singrauli is the nearest town, located about 80 km away.
Piparjhar village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Chitrangi Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Sidhi Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Population of Piparjhar
As per Census 2011, Piparjhar village has a total population of 438 people, consisting of 230 males and 208 females. The village has 87 households and a sex ratio of 904 females per 1,000 males. There are 68 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 223 literate and 215 illiterate residents. Additionally, 46 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 24 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.
Detailed gender-wise population figures for Piparjhar are given below:
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 438 | 230 | 208 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 68 | 42 | 26 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 46 | 26 | 20 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 24 | 13 | 11 |
| Literate Population | 223 | 147 | 76 |
| Illiterate Population | 215 | 83 | 132 |
Nearby Villages of Piparjhar
Piparjhar is surrounded by several nearby villages in its surroundings. These villages are part of the local area and are commonly connected through local routes and daily movement of people.
Transport and Connectivity of Piparjhar
Public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the Piparjhar.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | No | Available within >10 km |
| Private Bus Service | No | Available within <5 km |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Singrauli to Piparjhar is about 80 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Piparjhar
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Piparjhar village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| ATM | No | Available within >10 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within 5-10 km |
Health Facilities in Piparjhar
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Piparjhar village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | Yes | Available within village |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | Yes | Available within village |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
FAQs about Piparjhar
Where is Piparjhar located?
Piparjhar village is located in Chitrangi Tehsil, Singrauli district, Madhya Pradesh, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Piparjhar?
The Gram Panchayat of Piparjhar is Dewara.
What is the pincode of Piparjhar?
The pincode of Piparjhar is 486882.
What is the population of Piparjhar?
Piparjhar has a total population of 438, including 230 males and 208 females.
How many households are there in Piparjhar?
There are 87 households in Piparjhar.
What is the literacy rate in Piparjhar?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Piparjhar is 50.91%. Male literacy is 63.91% and female literacy is 36.54%.