Ayana - Piploda, Ratlam

Ayana is a village situated in the Piploda tehsil of Ratlam district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Piploda and around 45 km from the district headquarters in Ratlam. Ayana village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ayana is 470052. The village covers a total geographical area of 935.79 hectares and falls under the 457331 pincode. Jaora is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

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

Population of Ayana

According to the 2011 Census, Ayana village had a total population of 2,242 people, including 1,127 males and 1,115 females, living in 474 households. The sex ratio was 989 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 69.38%, with male literacy at 82.80% and female literacy at 55.91%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 559, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 39.

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

Nearby Villages of Ayana

Ayana 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 Ayana

Ayana is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Jaora, while the nearest airport is Devi Ahilyabai Holkar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 104.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jaora to Ayana is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Ratlam to Ayana 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 Ayana

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

Health Facilities in Ayana

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

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