Pimpalkhunta - Akkalkuwa, Nandurbar

Pimpalkhunta is a village situated in the Akkalkuwa tehsil of Nandurbar district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 47 km from the tehsil headquarters in Akkalkuwa and around 95 km from the district headquarters in Nandurbar. Pipalkhuta serves as the Gram Panchayat for Pimpalkhunta village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pimpalkhunta is 525015. The village covers a total geographical area of 1469.7 hectares and falls under the 425452 pincode. Talode is the nearest town, located about 45 km away.

Pimpalkhunta village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Akkalkuwa Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Nandurbar Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Pimpalkhunta

As per Census 2011, Pimpalkhunta village has a total population of 2,744 people, consisting of 1,397 males and 1,347 females. The village has 496 households and a sex ratio of 964 females per 1,000 males. There are 597 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 922 literate and 1,822 illiterate residents. Additionally, 2,725 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population2,7441,3971,347
Child Population (0–6 yrs)597319278
Scheduled Tribes (ST)2,7251,3851,340
Literate Population922546376
Illiterate Population1,822851971

Nearby Villages of Pimpalkhunta

Pimpalkhunta 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)
BalaghatEast3.09 km
MokasSouth-West3.39 km
KewadiWest4.00 km
PandhramatiWest4.66 km
BagdaSouth-West5.85 km
HunakhambSouth5.97 km
BamaniNorth6.03 km
BijaligavhanEast6.14 km
SinduriNorth-West6.20 km
MovanSouth-West6.44 km

Transport and Connectivity of Pimpalkhunta

Pimpalkhunta is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Bhadwad, while the nearest airport is Vadodara Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 76.8 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 Talode to Pimpalkhunta is about 45 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.3 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Nandurbar to Pimpalkhunta is about 95 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Pimpalkhunta

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Pimpalkhunta

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

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

FAQs about Pimpalkhunta

Where is Pimpalkhunta located?

Pimpalkhunta village is located in Akkalkuwa Tehsil, Nandurbar district, Maharashtra, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Pimpalkhunta?

The Gram Panchayat of Pimpalkhunta is Pipalkhuta.

What is the pincode of Pimpalkhunta?

The pincode of Pimpalkhunta is 425452.

What is the population of Pimpalkhunta?

Pimpalkhunta has a total population of 2,744, including 1,397 males and 1,347 females.

How many households are there in Pimpalkhunta?

There are 496 households in Pimpalkhunta.

What is the literacy rate in Pimpalkhunta?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Pimpalkhunta is 33.60%. Male literacy is 39.08% and female literacy is 27.91%.