Raja Khedi - Jaora, Ratlam

Raja Khedi is a village situated in the Jaora tehsil of Ratlam district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Jaora and around 45 km from the district headquarters in Ratlam. Rajakhedi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Raja Khedi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Raja Khedi is 470198. The village covers a total geographical area of 419 hectares and falls under the 457226 pincode. Jaora is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Raja Khedi

As per Census 2011, Raja Khedi village has a total population of 818 people, consisting of 399 males and 419 females. The village has 178 households and a sex ratio of 1,050 females per 1,000 males. There are 125 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 446 literate and 372 illiterate residents. Additionally, 221 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 169 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Raja Khedi are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population818399419
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1255966
Scheduled Castes (SC)221100121
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1698584
Literate Population446269177
Illiterate Population372130242

Nearby Villages of Raja Khedi

Raja Khedi 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)
UkediyaNorth-West1.66 km
ThadodaEast1.97 km
GadgadiyaNorth-East2.03 km
RewasSouth2.36 km
BadodiyaSouth-East2.54 km
Bila KhedaNorth2.60 km
Hun KhediNorth-West2.63 km
Nathu KhediEast3.18 km
KherodaNorth-East3.21 km
KerwasaSouth-West3.52 km

Transport and Connectivity of Raja Khedi

Raja Khedi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Brayla Chaurasi, while the nearest airport is Devi Ahilyabai Holkar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 91.2 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jaora to Raja Khedi is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Ratlam to Raja Khedi 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 Raja Khedi

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Raja Khedi 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 Raja Khedi

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Raja Khedi 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 Raja Khedi

Where is Raja Khedi located?

Raja Khedi village is located in Jaora Tehsil, Ratlam district, Madhya Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Raja Khedi?

The Gram Panchayat of Raja Khedi is Rajakhedi.

What is the pincode of Raja Khedi?

The pincode of Raja Khedi is 457226.

What is the population of Raja Khedi?

Raja Khedi has a total population of 818, including 399 males and 419 females.

How many households are there in Raja Khedi?

There are 178 households in Raja Khedi.

What is the literacy rate in Raja Khedi?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Raja Khedi is 54.52%. Male literacy is 67.42% and female literacy is 42.24%.