Pilod - Surajgarh, Jhunjhunu

Pilod is a village situated in the Surajgarh tehsil of Jhunjhunu district, Rajasthan. It is located approximately 24 km from Chirawa and around 54 km from Jhunjhunun. Pilod village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pilod is 071224. The village covers a total geographical area of 848 hectares and falls under the 333029 pincode. Surajgarh is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

Pilod village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Surajgarh Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Jhunjhunu Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Pilod

According to the 2011 Census, Pilod village had a total population of 2,381 people, including 1,242 males and 1,139 females, living in 409 households. The sex ratio was 917 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 75.34%, with male literacy at 85.96% and female literacy at 64.22%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 399.

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

Nearby Villages of Pilod

Pilod 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 Pilod

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Pilod. The nearest railway station is Loharu, while the nearest airport is Bhiwani Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 54.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Surajgarh to Pilod is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jhunjhunun to Pilod is about 54 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Pilod

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

Health Facilities in Pilod

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

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