Ajokhar - Palera, Tikamgarh

Ajokhar is a village situated in the Palera tehsil of Tikamgarh district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 14 km from the tehsil headquarters in Palera and around 74 km from the district headquarters in Tikamgarh. Para serves as the Gram Panchayat for Ajokhar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ajokhar is 456973. The village covers a total geographical area of 553.81 hectares and falls under the 472221 pincode. Palera is the nearest town, located about 14 km away.

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

Population of Ajokhar

According to the 2011 Census, Ajokhar village had a total population of 903 people, including 463 males and 440 females, living in 154 households. The sex ratio was 950 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 70.61%, with male literacy at 84.21% and female literacy at 56.06%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 198, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 35.

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

Nearby Villages of Ajokhar

Ajokhar 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 Ajokhar

Ajokhar is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Harpalpur, while the nearest airport is Khajuraho Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 58.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Palera to Ajokhar is about 14 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Tikamgarh to Ajokhar is about 74 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Ajokhar

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

Health Facilities in Ajokhar

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

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