Pichawa - Sumerpur, Pali

Pichawa is a village situated in the Sumerpur tehsil of Pali district, Rajasthan. It is located approximately 40 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sumerpur and around 50 km from the district headquarters in Pali. Lapod serves as the Gram Panchayat for Pichawa village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pichawa is 091208. The village covers a total geographical area of 1328 hectares and falls under the 306602 pincode. Rani is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

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

Population of Pichawa

According to the 2011 Census, Pichawa village had a total population of 1,472 people, including 664 males and 808 females, living in 357 households. The sex ratio was 1,217 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 44.70%, with male literacy at 58.47% and female literacy at 33.72%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 250, 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 Pichawa

Pichawa 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 Pichawa

Pichawa is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Rani, while the nearest airport is Jodhpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 76.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rani to Pichawa is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Pali to Pichawa is about 50 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Pichawa

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

Health Facilities in Pichawa

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

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