Pimpalgaon Hande - Barshitakli, Akola

Pimpalgaon Hande is a village situated in the Barshitakli tehsil of Akola district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 41 km from the tehsil headquarters in Barshitakli and around 59 km from the district headquarters in Akola. Pimpalgaon Hande village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pimpalgaon Hande is 530586. The village covers a total geographical area of 521.27 hectares and falls under the 444405 pincode. Karanja is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

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

Population of Pimpalgaon Hande

According to the 2011 Census, Pimpalgaon Hande village had a total population of 886 people, including 478 males and 408 females, living in 207 households. The sex ratio was 854 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 79.64%, with male literacy at 89.50% and female literacy at 68.39%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 241, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 311.

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 Hande

Pimpalgaon Hande 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 Hande

Pimpalgaon Hande is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Karanja, while the nearest airport is Akola Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 29.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Karanja to Pimpalgaon Hande is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Akola to Pimpalgaon Hande is about 59 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 Pimpalgaon Hande

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

Health Facilities in Pimpalgaon Hande

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 Hande village are given below:

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