Zilpi - Dharni, Amravati

Zilpi is a village situated in the Dharni tehsil of Amravati district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 14 km from the tehsil headquarters in Dharni and around 164 km from the district headquarters in Amravati. Zilpi village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Zilpi is 531376. The village covers a total geographical area of 1274.55 hectares and falls under the 444719 pincode. Achalpur is the nearest town, located about 104 km away.

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

Population of Zilpi

As per Census 2011, Zilpi village has a total population of 2,332 people, consisting of 1,177 males and 1,155 females. The village has 440 households and a sex ratio of 981 females per 1,000 males. There are 338 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,612 literate and 720 illiterate residents. Additionally, 103 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 2,094 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population2,3321,1771,155
Child Population (0–6 yrs)338176162
Scheduled Castes (SC)1034756
Scheduled Tribes (ST)2,0941,0611,033
Literate Population1,612893719
Illiterate Population720284436

Nearby Villages of Zilpi

Zilpi 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)
SadrabadiWest2.15 km
PatharpurEast2.98 km
DudhaniSouth-West2.99 km
KhariNorth-East3.06 km
KhaparkhedaNorth3.54 km
NagudhanaNorth-East3.95 km
ChokhandiyaNorth-West4.24 km
LaktuSouth4.37 km
GaulandohSouth-West4.99 km
DabidaNorth-East5.08 km

Transport and Connectivity of Zilpi

Zilpi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Dabka, while the nearest airport is Akola Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 70.0 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Achalpur to Zilpi is about 104 km, with a usual travel time of around ~3 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Amravati to Zilpi is about 164 km, with the usual travel time around ~4.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Zilpi

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 1-2 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Zilpi

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Zilpi

Where is Zilpi located?

Zilpi village is located in Dharni Tehsil, Amravati district, Maharashtra, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Zilpi?

Zilpi is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Zilpi?

The pincode of Zilpi is 444719.

What is the population of Zilpi?

Zilpi has a total population of 2,332, including 1,177 males and 1,155 females.

How many households are there in Zilpi?

There are 440 households in Zilpi.

What is the literacy rate in Zilpi?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Zilpi is 69.13%. Male literacy is 75.87% and female literacy is 62.25%.