Pirotha - Kurwai, Vidisha

Pirotha is a village situated in the Kurwai tehsil of Vidisha district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kurwai and around 91 km from the district headquarters in Vidisha. Jargunva serves as the Gram Panchayat for Pirotha village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pirotha is 480987. The village covers a total geographical area of 401.41 hectares and falls under the 464224 pincode. Kurwai is the nearest town, located about 6 km away.

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

Population of Pirotha

According to the 2011 Census, Pirotha village had a total population of 420 people, including 231 males and 189 females, living in 82 households. The sex ratio was 818 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 56.86%, with male literacy at 65.28% and female literacy at 46.95%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 190, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 104.

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

Nearby Villages of Pirotha

Pirotha 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 Pirotha

Pirotha is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Kurwai Kethora, while the nearest airport is Raja Bhoj International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 97.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kurwai to Pirotha is about 6 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Vidisha to Pirotha is about 91 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Pirotha

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

Health Facilities in Pirotha

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

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