Piplan

Piplan is a village located in Manteswar subdivision of Barddhaman district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 8.9km away from sub-district headquarter Manteswar. Barddhaman is the district headquarter of Piplan village. As per 2009 stats, Pipalan is the gram panchayat of Piplan village.

Here you can discover what makes Piplan unique in its vibrant Manteswar-Barddhaman region. You’ll see Piplan’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Piplan

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Piplan is 319717. The village spans a total geographical area of 494.73 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 713422. Barddhaman is nearest town to Piplan village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 40km away.

When it comes to local governance, Piplan village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Monteswar Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Bardhaman - Durgapur Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Piplan

Population of Piplan

According to the 2011 Census, Piplan has a total population of about 3,708, with approximately 1,881 males and 1,827 females. The sex ratio is around 971 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 395 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 675 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 417. The overall literacy rate is approximately 70.55%, with male literacy at about 75.39% and female literacy near 65.57%. There are around 793 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Piplan's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Piplan

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Piplan. As per the 2011 stats, Piplan had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Piplan

Knowing the nearby villages of Piplan helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Piplan.

Frequently Asked Questions about Piplan