Pimpalchond - Surgana, Nashik

Pimpalchond is a village situated in the Surgana tehsil of Nashik district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 28 km from the tehsil headquarters in Surgana and around 85 km from the district headquarters in Nashik. Gondune serves as the Village Panchayat for Pimpalchond village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pimpalchond is 549731. The village covers a total geographical area of 212.03 hectares and falls under the 422007 pincode. Nashik is the nearest town, located about 85 km away.

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

Population of Pimpalchond

According to the 2011 Census, Pimpalchond village had a total population of 456 people, including 240 males and 216 females, living in 132 households. The sex ratio was 900 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 79.56%, with male literacy at 88.08% and female literacy at 70.11%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 456.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population456240216
Child Population (0–6 yrs)894742
Scheduled Castes (SC)000
Scheduled Tribes (ST)456240216
Literate Population292170122
Illiterate Population1647094

Nearby Villages of Pimpalchond

Pimpalchond 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)
GahaleNorth0.99 km
KahandolsaNorth-East1.60 km
GopalpurSouth-East1.92 km
KatambiEast2.23 km
ThangaonSouth-West2.58 km
DudhawalNorth2.67 km
Aamda (ba)West2.70 km
WaghadiNorth2.89 km
VaghanakhiSouth-East3.12 km
GurtembhiSouth3.66 km

Transport and Connectivity of Pimpalchond

Public transport in the Pimpalchond is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Waghai, while the nearest airport is Surat Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 84.8 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 Nashik to Pimpalchond is about 85 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Pimpalchond

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

Health Facilities in Pimpalchond

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Pimpalchond 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)YesAvailable within village

FAQs about Pimpalchond

Where is Pimpalchond located?

Pimpalchond village is located in Surgana Tehsil, Nashik district, Maharashtra, India.

What is the Village Panchayat of Pimpalchond?

The Village Panchayat of Pimpalchond is Gondune.

What is the pincode of Pimpalchond?

The pincode of Pimpalchond is 422007.

What is the population of Pimpalchond?

Pimpalchond had a total population of 456, including 240 males and 216 females.

How many households are there in Pimpalchond?

Pimpalchond had 132 households.

What is the literacy rate in Pimpalchond?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Pimpalchond was 79.56%. Male literacy was 88.08% and female literacy was 70.11%.