Peeth Village - Simalwara, Dungarpur

Peeth is a village situated in the Simalwara tehsil of Dungarpur district, Rajasthan. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Simalwara and around 45 km from the district headquarters in Dungarpur. Peeth village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Peeth is 098290. The village covers a total geographical area of 1063.02 hectares and falls under the 314406 pincode. Sagwara is the nearest town, located about 40 km away.

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

Population of Peeth

As per Census 2011, Peeth village has a total population of 6,561 people, consisting of 3,358 males and 3,203 females. The village has 1,370 households and a sex ratio of 953 females per 1,000 males. There are 988 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 4,001 literate and 2,560 illiterate residents. Additionally, 306 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 2,207 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Peeth

Peeth 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 Peeth

Peeth is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Bechhiwara, while the nearest airport is Maharana Pratap Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 98.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sagwara to Peeth is about 40 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Dungarpur to Peeth is about 45 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Peeth

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

Health Facilities in Peeth

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

FAQs about Peeth