Pimpalgaon - Umarkhed, Yavatmal

Pimpalgaon is a village situated in the Umarkhed tehsil of Yavatmal district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 35 km from the tehsil headquarters in Umarkhed and around 155 km from the district headquarters in Yavatmal. Pimpalgaonwan serves as the Gram Panchayat for Pimpalgaon village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pimpalgaon is 543064. The village covers a total geographical area of 257 hectares and falls under the 445206 pincode. Umarkhed 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 Umarkhed Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Hingoli Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Pimpalgaon

As per Census 2011, Pimpalgaon village has a total population of 971 people, consisting of 489 males and 482 females. The village has 208 households and a sex ratio of 985 females per 1,000 males. There are 174 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 586 literate and 385 illiterate residents. Additionally, 54 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 141 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population971489482
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1749381
Scheduled Castes (SC)542529
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1417467
Literate Population586342244
Illiterate Population385147238

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)
PendhaSouth-East2.53 km
Warang TakliSouth2.99 km
Bitargaon Bk.North-West3.04 km
MathuranagarEast3.48 km
JewaliEast3.78 km
BhojnagarWest4.18 km
LingiSouth-East4.40 km
Pardi (bangala)North4.63 km
UdapurSouth-East4.82 km
Kawtha (j)West4.91 km

Transport and Connectivity of Pimpalgaon

Pimpalgaon is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Jirona, while the nearest airport is Nanded Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 60.7 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 Umarkhed to Pimpalgaon is about 35 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Yavatmal to Pimpalgaon is about 155 km, with the usual travel time around ~4.4 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 <1 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)YesAvailable within village

FAQs about Pimpalgaon

Where is Pimpalgaon located?

Pimpalgaon village is located in Umarkhed Tehsil, Yavatmal district, Maharashtra, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Pimpalgaon?

The Gram Panchayat of Pimpalgaon is Pimpalgaonwan.

What is the pincode of Pimpalgaon?

The pincode of Pimpalgaon is 445206.

What is the population of Pimpalgaon?

Pimpalgaon has a total population of 971, including 489 males and 482 females.

How many households are there in Pimpalgaon?

There are 208 households in Pimpalgaon.

What is the literacy rate in Pimpalgaon?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Pimpalgaon is 60.35%. Male literacy is 69.94% and female literacy is 50.62%.