Ajanda - Badnagar, Ujjain

Ajanda is a village situated in the Badnagar tehsil of Ujjain district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Badnagar and around 58 km from the district headquarters in Ujjain. Ajanda village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ajanda is 472063. The village covers a total geographical area of 599.76 hectares and falls under the 456771 pincode. Badnagar is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

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

Population of Ajanda

According to the 2011 Census, Ajanda village had a total population of 862 people, including 431 males and 431 females, living in 138 households. The sex ratio was 1,000 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 69.16%, with male literacy at 85.36% and female literacy at 52.91%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 140, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 126.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population862431431
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1396970
Scheduled Castes (SC)1406971
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1265868
Literate Population500309191
Illiterate Population362122240

Nearby Villages of Ajanda

Ajanda 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)
LikhodaEast1.85 km
LohariyaSouth-West2.19 km
KotkiNorth-East2.41 km
UbradiyaNorth2.54 km
UpriNorth-East2.84 km
KhandwasuraSouth-East3.10 km
ArandiyaNorth3.95 km
Dangi KhediWest3.99 km
BhomalwasNorth-East4.21 km
BhidawadSouth4.83 km

Transport and Connectivity of Ajanda

Public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the Ajanda. The nearest railway station is Runija, while the nearest airport is Devi Ahilyabai Holkar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 42.8 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 2-5 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Badnagar to Ajanda is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Ujjain to Ajanda is about 58 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Ajanda

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 1-2 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

Health Facilities in Ajanda

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km

FAQs about Ajanda

Where is Ajanda located?

Ajanda village is located in Badnagar Tehsil, Ujjain district, Madhya Pradesh, India.

What is the Gram Panchayat of Ajanda?

Ajanda is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Ajanda?

The pincode of Ajanda is 456771.

What is the population of Ajanda?

Ajanda had a total population of 862, including 431 males and 431 females.

How many households are there in Ajanda?

Ajanda had 138 households.

What is the literacy rate in Ajanda?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Ajanda was 69.16%. Male literacy was 85.36% and female literacy was 52.91%.