Ajwain - Goharganj, Raisen

Ajwain is a village situated in the Goharganj tehsil of Raisen district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 36 km from the tehsil headquarters in Goharganj and around 45 km from the district headquarters in Raisen. Rajmau serves as the Gram Panchayat for Ajwain village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ajwain is 484402. The village covers a total geographical area of 199.39 hectares and falls under the 464990 pincode. Mandideep is the nearest town, located about 40 km away.

Ajwain village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Ajwain

According to the 2011 Census, Ajwain village had a total population of 354 people, including 175 males and 179 females, living in 63 households. The sex ratio was 1,023 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 55.71%, with male literacy at 59.29% and female literacy at 52.35%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 2, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 222.

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

Nearby Villages of Ajwain

Ajwain 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 Ajwain

Public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the Ajwain. The nearest railway station is Itayakalan, while the nearest airport is Raja Bhoj International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 31.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Mandideep to Ajwain is about 40 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Raisen to Ajwain is about 45 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Ajwain

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

Health Facilities in Ajwain

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

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