Piplan - Manteswar, Purba Bardhaman

Piplan is a village situated in the Manteswar subdivision of Purba Bardhaman district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 8.9 km from Manteswar. Pipalan serves as the Gram Panchayat for Piplan village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Piplan is 319717. The village covers a total geographical area of 494.73 hectares and falls under the 713422 pincode. Barddhaman is the nearest town, located about 40 km away.

Piplan village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Monteswar Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Bardhaman - Durgapur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Piplan

As per Census 2011, Piplan village has a total population of 3,708 people, consisting of 1,881 males and 1,827 females. The village has 793 households and a sex ratio of 971 females per 1,000 males. There are 395 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,616 literate and 1,092 illiterate residents. Additionally, 675 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 417 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Piplan are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population3,7081,8811,827
Child Population (0–6 yrs)395193202
Scheduled Castes (SC)675337338
Scheduled Tribes (ST)417206211
Literate Population2,6161,4181,198
Illiterate Population1,092463629

Nearby Villages of Piplan

Piplan 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
Bishnupur ChakNorth-East1.34 km
IsnabuzrukNorth-East1.74 km
BhagraNorth-West1.91 km
BamuniaSouth2.18 km
JamnaNorth-East2.22 km
FazalpurNorth2.33 km
KhandraSouth2.42 km
DewaniSouth-East2.49 km
KarandaWest2.70 km
KatsihiNorth2.86 km

Transport and Connectivity of Piplan

Piplan is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Nandaigram Halt, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 67.0 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Barddhaman to Piplan is about 40 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Piplan

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Piplan

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Piplan

Where is Piplan located?

Piplan village is located in Manteswar Subdivision, Purba Bardhaman district, West Bengal, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Piplan?

The Gram Panchayat of Piplan is Pipalan.

What is the pincode of Piplan?

The pincode of Piplan is 713422.

What is the population of Piplan?

Piplan has a total population of 3,708, including 1,881 males and 1,827 females.

How many households are there in Piplan?

There are 793 households in Piplan.

What is the literacy rate in Piplan?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Piplan is 70.55%. Male literacy is 75.39% and female literacy is 65.57%.