Peepalda - Gangdhar, Jhalawar

Peepalda is a village situated in the Gangdhar tehsil of Jhalawar district, Rajasthan. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gangdhar and around 122 km from the district headquarters in Jhalawar. Keloo Khera serves as the Gram Panchayat for Peepalda village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Peepalda is 105266. The village covers a total geographical area of 381.7 hectares and falls under the 326516 pincode. Bhawani Mandi is the nearest town, located about 72 km away.

Peepalda village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Dag Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Jhalawar-Baran Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Peepalda

As per Census 2011, Peepalda village has a total population of 844 people, consisting of 423 males and 421 females. The village has 172 households and a sex ratio of 995 females per 1,000 males. There are 126 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 330 literate and 514 illiterate residents. Additionally, 316 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Peepalda

Peepalda 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 Peepalda

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Peepalda. The nearest railway station is Nathukheri, while the nearest airport is Devi Ahilyabai Holkar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 109.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhawani Mandi to Peepalda is about 72 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2.1 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Jhalawar to Peepalda is about 122 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Peepalda

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

Health Facilities in Peepalda

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

FAQs about Peepalda