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

As per Census 2011, Pingala village has a total population of 552 people, consisting of 298 males and 254 females. The village has 129 households and a sex ratio of 852 females per 1,000 males. There are 73 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 414 literate and 138 illiterate residents. Additionally, 34 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 276 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Pingala are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population552298254
Child Population (0–6 yrs)734726
Scheduled Castes (SC)342014
Scheduled Tribes (ST)276145131
Literate Population414222192
Illiterate Population1387662

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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
ZingalaWest1.34 km
YendaliNorth-East1.64 km
KolsaraSouth2.18 km
DapuraSouth-West2.45 km
ShirajdaWest2.77 km
Shelu BajarEast2.82 km
LonsanaSouth-East3.20 km
AmlaNorth3.29 km
RunmochanNorth-East3.78 km
KhairiWest4.29 km

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.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 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:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within >10 km

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:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Pingala

Where is Pingala located?

Pingala village is located in Murtijapur Tehsil, Akola district, Maharashtra, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Pingala?

The Gram Panchayat of Pingala is Kolsara.

What is the pincode of Pingala?

The pincode of Pingala is 444106.

What is the population of Pingala?

Pingala has a total population of 552, including 298 males and 254 females.

How many households are there in Pingala?

There are 129 households in Pingala.

What is the literacy rate in Pingala?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Pingala is 75.00%. Male literacy is 74.50% and female literacy is 75.59%.