Ajai - Chicholi, Betul

Ajai is a village situated in the Chicholi tehsil of Betul district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 32 km from the tehsil headquarters in Chicholi and around 67 km from the district headquarters in Betul. Kursana serves as the Gram Panchayat for Ajai village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ajai is 485724. The village covers a total geographical area of 478.9 hectares and falls under the 460330 pincode. Chicholi is the nearest town, located about 32 km away.

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

Population of Ajai

As per Census 2011, Ajai village has a total population of 473 people, consisting of 244 males and 229 females. The village has 111 households and a sex ratio of 938 females per 1,000 males. There are 95 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 167 literate and 306 illiterate residents. Additionally, 347 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population473244229
Child Population (0–6 yrs)955342
Scheduled Tribes (ST)347172175
Literate Population1679869
Illiterate Population306146160

Nearby Villages of Ajai

Ajai 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)
AlamgarhEast2.24 km
Amapura (amapur)North-East3.88 km
ChirapatlaSouth3.93 km
ChurniSouth-East4.65 km
Kamtha RytEast5.37 km
KursenaNorth-East5.54 km
BelaSouth-East6.84 km
PadaldaNorth-East7.13 km
NandaraSouth-East7.55 km
BhurbhurEast8.20 km

Transport and Connectivity of Ajai

Ajai is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Bhaironpur, while the nearest airport is Raja Bhoj International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 103.7 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chicholi to Ajai is about 32 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Betul to Ajai is about 67 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Ajai

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

Health Facilities in Ajai

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

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

FAQs about Ajai

Where is Ajai located?

Ajai village is located in Chicholi Tehsil, Betul district, Madhya Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Ajai?

The Gram Panchayat of Ajai is Kursana.

What is the pincode of Ajai?

The pincode of Ajai is 460330.

What is the population of Ajai?

Ajai has a total population of 473, including 244 males and 229 females.

How many households are there in Ajai?

There are 111 households in Ajai.

What is the literacy rate in Ajai?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Ajai is 35.31%. Male literacy is 40.16% and female literacy is 30.13%.