Pimpalgaon - Arjuni Morgaon, Gondia

Pimpalgaon is a village situated in the Arjuni Morgaon tehsil of Gondia district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 7 km from Arjuni Morgaon and around 85 km from Gondiya. Pimpalgaon village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pimpalgaon is 538278. The village covers a total geographical area of 478.6 hectares and falls under the 441902 pincode. Desaiganj is the nearest town, located about 35 km away.

Pimpalgaon village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Arjuni-morgaon Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Bhandara - Gondiya Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Pimpalgaon

As per Census 2011, Pimpalgaon village has a total population of 2,128 people, consisting of 1,043 males and 1,085 females. The village has 516 households and a sex ratio of 1,040 females per 1,000 males. There are 235 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,661 literate and 467 illiterate residents. Additionally, 436 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 1 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population2,1281,0431,085
Child Population (0–6 yrs)235112123
Scheduled Castes (SC)436206230
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1-1
Literate Population1,661889772
Illiterate Population467154313

Nearby Villages of Pimpalgaon

Pimpalgaon 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)
KhambiNorth-West2.04 km
BarabhatiEast2.06 km
ChaptiNorth-East2.24 km
ArattondiSouth-West2.27 km
SilliWest3.58 km
KumbhitolaEast3.60 km
BortolaNorth3.83 km
SurgaonNorth-East3.88 km
Bondgaon DeviNorth-West3.88 km
SawartolaNorth-East4.23 km

Transport and Connectivity of Pimpalgaon

Pimpalgaon is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Barabhati, while the nearest airport is Gondia Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 62.6 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Desaiganj to Pimpalgaon is about 35 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Gondiya to Pimpalgaon is about 85 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Pimpalgaon

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Pimpalgaon

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 village are given below:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km

FAQs about Pimpalgaon

Where is Pimpalgaon located?

Pimpalgaon village is located in Arjuni Morgaon Tehsil, Gondia district, Maharashtra, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Pimpalgaon?

Pimpalgaon is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Pimpalgaon?

The pincode of Pimpalgaon is 441902.

What is the population of Pimpalgaon?

Pimpalgaon has a total population of 2,128, including 1,043 males and 1,085 females.

How many households are there in Pimpalgaon?

There are 516 households in Pimpalgaon.

What is the literacy rate in Pimpalgaon?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Pimpalgaon is 78.05%. Male literacy is 85.23% and female literacy is 71.15%.