Pilwas is an inhabited village in Nalkheda Sub-district of Shajapur district, Madhya Pradesh. Its Census village code is 472306, the Census 2011 record lists 2,716 people in 537 households and the reported area is 1,420.19 hectares. The local references include Nalkheda CD Block and the nearest town reference is Nalkheda at about 10 km.
In short:
Pilwas is a village in Nalkheda Sub-district, Shajapur district, Madhya Pradesh, India. The available record shows Census village code 472306 and 2,716 people in 537 households.
Village Code472306
Population2,716
Households537
Area1,420.19 hectares
Nearest TownNalkheda
Detailed village profile
Pilwas at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 2,716 people, 1,420.19 hectares of reported area and Nalkheda as the nearest town reference for Pilwas, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
Pilwas falls under Nalkheda Sub-district in Shajapur district, Madhya Pradesh.
The Census village code is 472306.
The record lists 2,716 people living in 537 households.
The reported village area is 1,420.19 hectares.
The nearest town named in the record is Nalkheda.
This profile includes Census Codes and Administrative Details, Location and Distance, Population and Social Groups, Education Facilities, and other reported village details.
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Census and Amenities
Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records
DCHB Publisher
Registrar General of India, Government of India
Key Village Facts
Village
Pilwas
Census Village Code
472306
State
Madhya Pradesh
State Census Code
23
District
Shajapur
District Census Code
436
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Nalkheda
Sub-district Census Code
03516
CD Block
Nalkheda
Households
537
Population
2,716
Male Population
1,396
Female Population
1,320
Sex Ratio
945.56
Area
1,420.19 hectares
Area
14.2 sq km
Nearest Town
Nalkheda
Nearest Town Distance
10 km
Reference Year
2009
Key Calculated Values
These values are calculated from the same village record to make comparison easier. They are not separate official figures.
Population Density191.24 people / sq km
Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size5.06 people
Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share22.05%
Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share2.69%
Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share74.3%
Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.
Census Codes and Administrative Details
These Census 2011 identifiers place Pilwas in the official administrative record. Census village code 472306 and Nalkheda CD Block.
State Census Code
23
District Census Code
436
Sub-district Census Code
03516
Village Census Code
472306
CD Block Code
0110
CD Block Name
Nalkheda
Location and Distance
Nalkheda is the nearest town listed for Pilwas, about 10 km away. Shajapur is listed as the district headquarters at about 50 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.
Sub-district Headquarter
Nalkheda
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
10 km
District Headquarter
Shajapur
Distance from District Headquarter
50 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Nalkheda
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
10 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Madhya Pradesh
Nearest Town
Nalkheda
Distance from Nearest Town
10 km
Total Geographical Area
1,420.19 hectares
Area
14.2 sq km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 2,716 people in 537 households, with 1,396 male residents and 1,320 female residents. The average household size is 5.06, and SC share is 22.05% and ST share is 2.69% for Pilwas. Population density works out to about 191.24 people per sq km.
Total Households
537
Total Population
2,716
Male Population
1,396
Female Population
1,320
Sex Ratio
945.56
Average Household Size
5.06
SC Population
599
SC Male Population
321
SC Female Population
278
SC Population Share
22.05
ST Population
73
ST Male Population
34
ST Female Population
39
ST Population Share
2.69
Village Status
Inhabited
Education Facilities
Education entries for Pilwas list 3 government primary schools, 1 private primary school, 1 government middle school and 1 government secondary school. Counts come from the village facility record and may need local verification for current school status.
Private Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG
Available
Private Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG Count
1
Government Primary School
Available
Government Primary School Count
3
Private Primary School
Available
Private Primary School Count
1
Government Middle School
Available
Government Middle School Count
1
Government Secondary School
Available
Government Secondary School Count
1
Health Facilities
Health records mark ASHA worker as available for Pilwas. Verify current services locally before medical use.
Primary Health Sub Centre Doctors Total Strength Count
1
Dispensary Count
1
Dispensary Doctors Total Strength Count
1
Non Government Medical Facilities Medical Prctitioner With Other Degree Count
1
Non Government Medical Facilities Traditional Practitioner And Faith Healer Count
2
Drinking Water and Sanitation
Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Pilwas include hand pump water and treated tap water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.
Tap Water Treated
Available
Uncovered Well
Available
Hand Pump
Available
Hand Pump Functions All Year
Available
Hand Pump Functions in Summer
Available
Tube Wells Borehole
Available
Tube Wells Borehole Functions All Year
Available
Tube Wells Borehole Functions in Summer
Available
Open Drainage
Available
Open Pucca Drainage Uncovered
Available
Open Kutcha Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
No Organized Street Garbage System
Available
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
17.67 hectares
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
608 hectares
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
Connectivity records for Pilwas include mobile phone coverage, black-topped road access and all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.
Post Office
Available
Telephone Landlines
Available
Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Private Bus Service
Available
Tractors
Available
Cycle Rickshaw
Available
Animal Cart
Available
Other District Road
Available
Black-Topped Pucca Road
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
All Weather Road
Available
Footpath
Available
Financial, Market and Public Services
Public-service entries for Pilwas include cooperative bank, self-help groups, Anganwadi centre, ASHA services and PDS shop. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.
Cooperative Bank
Available
Agricultural Credit Societies
Available
Self Help Group SHG
Available
Public Distribution System PDS Shop
Available
Mandis Regular Market
Available
Weekly Haat
Available
Nutritional Centres ICDS
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Community Centre
Available
Sports Field
Available
Sports Club Recreation Centre
Available
Public Library
Available
Public Reading Room
Available
Daily Newspaper Supply
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available
Birth And Death Registration Office
Available
Power Supply
Domestic power supply for Pilwas is reported as 6 hours per day in summer and 8 hours per day in winter. Treat this as historical Census/District Census Handbook data.
Power Supply For Domestic Use
Available
Power Supply For Domestic Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
6 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
8 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use
Available
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
6 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
8 hours/day
Power Supply For Commercial Use
Available
Power Supply For Commercial Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
7 hours/day
Power Supply For Commercial Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
8 hours/day
Power Supply For All Users
Available
Power Supply For All Users Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
7 hours/day
Power Supply For All Users Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
8 hours/day
Land Use and Local Economy
Land-use records for Pilwas show that reported agricultural commodities include Soyabean and Wheat, net sown area is 1,236.52 hectares and irrigated land is 918.23 hectares (74.3% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.
Agricultural Commodities First
Soyabean
Agricultural Commodities Second
Wheat
Forest Area In Hectares
24.34 hectares
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
62.87
Barren Un Cultivable Land Area In Hectares
48.9 hectares
Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares
28.4 hectares
Fallows Land Other Than Current Fallows Area In Hectares
1.26 hectares
Current Fallows Area In Hectares
0.23 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
1236.52
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
318.29 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
918.23
Other Source Specify Area In Hectares
310.23 hectares
Other Available Details
These extra fields are shown because they may still be useful for understanding the village record.
Primary Health Sub Centre Count
1
Others
Available
Water Bounded Macadam
Available
Nutritional Centres Others
Available
Noindex
False
Map and Location
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Pilwas is in Nalkheda Sub-district of Shajapur district in Madhya Pradesh, India.
Which district is Pilwas village in?
Pilwas village is in Shajapur district.
Which state is Pilwas village in?
Pilwas village is in Madhya Pradesh.
Which sub-district is Pilwas under?
Pilwas comes under Nalkheda Sub-district. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.
What is the Census village code of Pilwas?
The Census village code of Pilwas is 472306.
What is the population of Pilwas village?
The village record lists 2,716 people and 537 households for Pilwas.
How many households are in Pilwas village?
The village record lists 537 households for Pilwas.
What is the male and female population of Pilwas?
The record lists 1,396 male residents and 1,320 female residents for Pilwas.
What is the sex ratio of Pilwas village?
The sex ratio of Pilwas is 945.56 females per 1000 males in the available record.
What is the area of Pilwas village?
The reported geographical area of Pilwas is 1,420.19 hectares.
What is the population density of Pilwas village?
The approximate population density of Pilwas is 191.24 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.
What is the nearest town to Pilwas?
The nearest town listed for Pilwas is Nalkheda, about 10 km away.
How far is Pilwas from the district headquarters?
Pilwas is about 50 km from Shajapur, the district headquarters listed in the available records.
How far is Pilwas from the sub-district headquarters?
Pilwas is about 10 km from Nalkheda, the sub-district headquarters listed in the available records.
What education facilities are listed for Pilwas?
The village facility record lists 3 government primary schools, 1 private primary school, 1 government middle school and 1 government secondary school for Pilwas.
What crops or land-use details are reported for Pilwas?
For Pilwas, reported agricultural commodities include Soyabean and Wheat, net sown area is 1,236.52 hectares and irrigated land is 918.23 hectares.
Is a primary school reported for this village?
No. The village record marks a primary school as not available for Pilwas.
Are drinking water facilities reported for this village?
No. The village record marks drinking water facilities as not available for Pilwas.
Source note: Vill prepares village pages mainly from Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records published under the Registrar General of India, Government of India. Postal context is for address reference, and banking context uses available Reserve Bank of India (RBI) access records where shown. Some values may be blank, old or not listed. Please verify important details with official records before using them for legal, land, revenue, postal, financial or administrative work. Page last reviewed: 30 May 2026.