Pimpalgaon - Samudrapur, Wardha

Pimpalgaon is a village situated in the Samudrapur tehsil of Wardha district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 30 km from the tehsil headquarters in Samudrapur and around 80 km from the district headquarters in Wardha. Pimpalgaon village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pimpalgaon is 534598. The village covers a total geographical area of 2008.62 hectares and falls under the 442305 pincode. Hinganghat is the nearest town, located about 43 km away.

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

Population of Pimpalgaon

According to the 2011 Census, Pimpalgaon village had a total population of 1,306 people, including 662 males and 644 females, living in 328 households. The sex ratio was 973 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 79.35%, with male literacy at 87.60% and female literacy at 70.67%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 174, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 209.

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 Population1,306662644
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1104961
Scheduled Castes (SC)1748787
Scheduled Tribes (ST)209104105
Literate Population949537412
Illiterate Population357125232

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)
LokhandiWest2.31 km
SaigavhanWest3.78 km
GhorpadNorth3.78 km
JogingumphaNorth-East3.87 km
SakharaSouth-East3.98 km
PipriEast4.03 km
AntargaonNorth4.21 km
ZunkaSouth-West4.34 km
UndirgaonNorth-East4.60 km
BarfaWest5.38 km

Transport and Connectivity of Pimpalgaon

Public transport facilities are available within <1 km of the Pimpalgaon. The nearest railway station is Hinganghat, while the nearest airport is Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 46.0 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within <1 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Hinganghat to Pimpalgaon is about 43 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.2 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Wardha to Pimpalgaon 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 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
BankNoAvailable within <1 km
ATMNoAvailable within <1 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within <1 km

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)NoAvailable within <1 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within <1 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within <1 km

FAQs about Pimpalgaon

Where is Pimpalgaon located?

Pimpalgaon village is located in Samudrapur Tehsil, Wardha 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 442305.

What is the population of Pimpalgaon?

Pimpalgaon had a total population of 1,306, including 662 males and 644 females.

How many households are there in Pimpalgaon?

Pimpalgaon had 328 households.

What is the literacy rate in Pimpalgaon?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Pimpalgaon was 79.35%. Male literacy was 87.60% and female literacy was 70.67%.