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

According to the 2011 Census, Ajai village had a total population of 473 people, including 244 males and 229 females, living in 111 households. The sex ratio was 939 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 44.18%, with male literacy at 51.31% and female literacy at 36.90%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 347.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

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:

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.

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:

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:

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