Ludhaya - Chanderi, Ashoknagar

Ludhaya is a village situated in the Chanderi tehsil of Ashoknagar district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 45 km from the tehsil headquarters in Chanderi and around 70 km from the district headquarters in Ashoknagar. Khagal serves as the Gram Panchayat for Ludhaya village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ludhaya is 500223. The village covers a total geographical area of 1323.67 hectares and falls under the 473446 pincode. Chanderi is the nearest town, located about 45 km away.

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

Population of Ludhaya

As per Census 2011, Ludhaya village has a total population of 755 people, consisting of 409 males and 346 females. The village has 170 households and a sex ratio of 845 females per 1,000 males. There are 135 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 382 literate and 373 illiterate residents. Additionally, 77 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 260 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population755409346
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1357461
Scheduled Castes (SC)774037
Scheduled Tribes (ST)260130130
Literate Population382251131
Illiterate Population373158215

Nearby Villages of Ludhaya

Ludhaya 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)
KhakronWest2.73 km
BaranaEast3.01 km
KhagalNorth-West3.44 km
DewarchhiWest3.91 km
Niwar KhedaSouth3.97 km
Bamori TankaSouth-West4.08 km
DeokaniNorth4.09 km
KanawataNorth-East4.15 km
Gundha TankaSouth-West4.88 km
DhimroliSouth5.07 km

Transport and Connectivity of Ludhaya

Ludhaya is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Jakhalaun, while the nearest airport is Raja Bhoj International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 134.8 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chanderi to Ludhaya is about 45 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.3 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Ashoknagar to Ludhaya is about 70 km, with the usual travel time around ~2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Ludhaya

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within >10 km

Health Facilities in Ludhaya

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

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

FAQs about Ludhaya

Where is Ludhaya located?

Ludhaya village is located in Chanderi Tehsil, Ashoknagar district, Madhya Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Ludhaya?

The Gram Panchayat of Ludhaya is Khagal.

What is the pincode of Ludhaya?

The pincode of Ludhaya is 473446.

What is the population of Ludhaya?

Ludhaya has a total population of 755, including 409 males and 346 females.

How many households are there in Ludhaya?

There are 170 households in Ludhaya.

What is the literacy rate in Ludhaya?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Ludhaya is 50.60%. Male literacy is 61.37% and female literacy is 37.86%.