Jalodiya - Badnagar, Ujjain

Jalodiya 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 60 km from the district headquarters in Ujjain. Jalodiya village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jalodiya is 472061. The village covers a total geographical area of 1408.43 hectares and falls under the 456771 pincode. Badnagar is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

Jalodiya 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 Jalodiya

As per Census 2011, Jalodiya village has a total population of 1,927 people, consisting of 989 males and 938 females. The village has 339 households and a sex ratio of 948 females per 1,000 males. There are 259 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,217 literate and 710 illiterate residents. Additionally, 346 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 21 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,927989938
Child Population (0–6 yrs)259135124
Scheduled Castes (SC)346183163
Scheduled Tribes (ST)211110
Literate Population1,217713504
Illiterate Population710276434

Nearby Villages of Jalodiya

Jalodiya 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)
UmariyaNorth-East2.58 km
KhandwasuraWest2.59 km
AsawtaSouth-East3.30 km
LikhodaNorth-West3.80 km
BangredSouth4.09 km
UpriNorth-West4.36 km
PirjhalarEast4.44 km
DhaturiyaSouth-West4.57 km
AkoliyaSouth-East4.67 km
BhomalwasNorth4.82 km

Transport and Connectivity of Jalodiya

Jalodiya 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 38.8 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 Badnagar to Jalodiya is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Ujjain to Jalodiya is about 60 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 Jalodiya

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

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

Health Facilities in Jalodiya

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Jalodiya 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)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Jalodiya

Where is Jalodiya located?

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

What is the gram panchayat of Jalodiya?

Jalodiya is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Jalodiya?

The pincode of Jalodiya is 456771.

What is the population of Jalodiya?

Jalodiya has a total population of 1,927, including 989 males and 938 females.

How many households are there in Jalodiya?

There are 339 households in Jalodiya.

What is the literacy rate in Jalodiya?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Jalodiya is 63.16%. Male literacy is 72.09% and female literacy is 53.73%.