Balodalakha - Badnagar, Ujjain

Balodalakha is a village situated in the Badnagar tehsil of Ujjain district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 16 km from the tehsil headquarters in Badnagar and around 61 km from the district headquarters in Ujjain. Balodalakhkha serves as the Gram Panchayat for Balodalakha village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Balodalakha is 472024. The village covers a total geographical area of 1661.62 hectares and falls under the 456776 pincode. Badnagar is the nearest town, located about 16 km away.

Balodalakha 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 Balodalakha

As per Census 2011, Balodalakha village has a total population of 3,728 people, consisting of 1,951 males and 1,777 females. The village has 702 households and a sex ratio of 910 females per 1,000 males. There are 495 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,303 literate and 1,425 illiterate residents. Additionally, 630 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 155 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Balodalakha are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population3,7281,9511,777
Child Population (0–6 yrs)495267228
Scheduled Castes (SC)630332298
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1557778
Literate Population2,3031,432871
Illiterate Population1,425519906

Nearby Villages of Balodalakha

Balodalakha 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)
NakuchakhediNorth2.33 km
MalgaondiNorth-West2.76 km
SundrabadSouth2.95 km
MadhopuraSouth-West3.35 km
BalodakoranNorth-East3.60 km
JalodsanjarSouth-East3.93 km
AjdawadaNorth-East4.23 km
KhedawadaNorth-West4.41 km
PitlawadiyaSouth4.99 km
GajnikhediWest5.15 km

Transport and Connectivity of Balodalakha

Balodalakha is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Runija, while the nearest airport is Devi Ahilyabai Holkar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 56.6 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >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 Badnagar to Balodalakha is about 16 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Ujjain to Balodalakha is about 61 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 Balodalakha

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Balodalakha

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)YesAvailable within village

FAQs about Balodalakha

Where is Balodalakha located?

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

What is the gram panchayat of Balodalakha?

The Gram Panchayat of Balodalakha is Balodalakhkha.

What is the pincode of Balodalakha?

The pincode of Balodalakha is 456776.

What is the population of Balodalakha?

Balodalakha has a total population of 3,728, including 1,951 males and 1,777 females.

How many households are there in Balodalakha?

There are 702 households in Balodalakha.

What is the literacy rate in Balodalakha?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Balodalakha is 61.78%. Male literacy is 73.40% and female literacy is 49.02%.