Pilapur - Ashti, Wardha

Pilapur is a village situated in the Ashti tehsil of Wardha district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Ashti and around 93 km from the district headquarters in Wardha. Pilapur village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pilapur is 533426. The village covers a total geographical area of 243 hectares and falls under the 442202 pincode. Arvi is the nearest town, located about 32 km away.

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

Population of Pilapur

According to the 2011 Census, Pilapur village had a total population of 573 people, including 309 males and 264 females, living in 133 households. The sex ratio was 854 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 81.80%, with male literacy at 88.64% and female literacy at 73.95%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 20, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 162.

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

Nearby Villages of Pilapur

Pilapur 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 Pilapur

Pilapur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Morshi, while the nearest airport is Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 77.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Arvi to Pilapur is about 32 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Wardha to Pilapur is about 93 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 Pilapur

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

Health Facilities in Pilapur

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

FAQs about Pilapur