Pimpalgaon - Balapur, Akola

Pimpalgaon is a village situated in the Balapur tehsil of Akola district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Balapur and around 34 km from the district headquarters in Akola. Pimpalgaon village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pimpalgaon is 529966. The village covers a total geographical area of 336.93 hectares and falls under the 444302 pincode. Balapur is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Pimpalgaon

According to the 2011 Census, Pimpalgaon village had a total population of 639 people, including 337 males and 302 females, living in 173 households. The sex ratio was 896 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 84.69%, with male literacy at 87.99% and female literacy at 81.08%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 250.

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

Nearby Villages of Pimpalgaon

Pimpalgaon 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 Pimpalgaon

Pimpalgaon is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Paras, while the nearest airport is Akola Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 24.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Balapur to Pimpalgaon is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Akola to Pimpalgaon is about 34 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Pimpalgaon

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

Health Facilities in Pimpalgaon

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

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