Pilode - Shirpur, Dhule

Pilode is a village situated in the Shirpur tehsil of Dhule district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 26 km from the tehsil headquarters in Shirpur and around 80 km from the district headquarters in Dhule. Piloda serves as the Village Panchayat for Pilode village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pilode is 526095. The village covers a total geographical area of 743.81 hectares and falls under the 425405 pincode. Shirpur is the nearest town, located about 36 km away.

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

Population of Pilode

According to the 2011 Census, Pilode village had a total population of 2,038 people, including 1,022 males and 1,016 females, living in 443 households. The sex ratio was 994 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 69.38%, with male literacy at 76.33% and female literacy at 62.27%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 39, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 738.

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

Nearby Villages of Pilode

Pilode 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 Pilode

Pilode is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Bhortex, while the nearest airport is Jalgaon Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 55.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Shirpur to Pilode is about 36 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Dhule to Pilode is about 80 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Pilode

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

Health Facilities in Pilode

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

FAQs about Pilode