Pingala - Murtijapur, Akola

Pingala is a village situated in the Murtijapur tehsil of Akola district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 29 km from the tehsil headquarters in Murtijapur and around 45 km from the district headquarters in Akola. Kolsara serves as the Gram Panchayat for Pingala village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pingala is 530229. The village covers a total geographical area of 265 hectares and falls under the 444106 pincode. Murtijapur is the nearest town, located about 29 km away.

Pingala 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 Pingala

According to the 2011 Census, Pingala village had a total population of 552 people, including 298 males and 254 females, living in 129 households. The sex ratio was 852 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 86.43%, with male literacy at 88.45% and female literacy at 84.21%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 34, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 276.

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

Nearby Villages of Pingala

Pingala 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 Pingala

Pingala is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Mandura, while the nearest airport is Akola Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 36.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Murtijapur to Pingala is about 29 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Akola to Pingala is about 45 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Pingala

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

Health Facilities in Pingala

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

FAQs about Pingala