Piplaj - Khanpur, Jhalawar

Piplaj is a village situated in the Khanpur tehsil of Jhalawar district, Rajasthan. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Khanpur and around 32 km from the district headquarters in Jhalawar. Piplaj village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Piplaj is 103909. The village covers a total geographical area of 1494 hectares and falls under the 326038 pincode. Sagod is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

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

Population of Piplaj

According to the 2011 Census, Piplaj village had a total population of 2,702 people, including 1,401 males and 1,301 females, living in 510 households. The sex ratio was 929 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 70.03%, with male literacy at 83.58% and female literacy at 55.42%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 331, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 14.

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

Nearby Villages of Piplaj

Piplaj 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 Piplaj

Piplaj is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Salpura, while the nearest airport is Kota Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 64.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sagod to Piplaj is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jhalawar to Piplaj is about 32 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Piplaj

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

Health Facilities in Piplaj

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

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