Piplod - Jhalrapatan, Jhalawar

Piplod is a village situated in the Jhalrapatan tehsil of Jhalawar district, Rajasthan. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Jhalrapatan and around 20 km from the district headquarters in Jhalawar. Piplod village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Piplod is 104145. The village covers a total geographical area of 676.04 hectares and falls under the 326036 pincode. Jhalrapatan is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

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

Population of Piplod

According to the 2011 Census, Piplod village had a total population of 1,676 people, including 860 males and 816 females, living in 297 households. The sex ratio was 949 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 77.92%, with male literacy at 92.19% and female literacy at 62.71%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 141, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 252.

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

Nearby Villages of Piplod

Piplod 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 Piplod

Piplod is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Jhalawar Road, while the nearest airport is Kota Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 68.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jhalrapatan to Piplod is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jhalawar to Piplod is about 20 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Piplod

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

Health Facilities in Piplod

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

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