Kantharkhedi - Badnagar, Ujjain

Kantharkhedi is a village situated in the Badnagar tehsil of Ujjain district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 32 km from the tehsil headquarters in Badnagar and around 18 km from the district headquarters in Ujjain. Kothadi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kantharkhedi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kantharkhedi is 472125. The village covers a total geographical area of 335.89 hectares and falls under the 456337 pincode. Ujjain is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

Kantharkhedi 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 Kantharkhedi

According to the 2011 Census, Kantharkhedi village had a total population of 852 people, including 435 males and 417 females, living in 129 households. The sex ratio was 959 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 68.01%, with male literacy at 84.86% and female literacy at 50.14%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 145.

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

Nearby Villages of Kantharkhedi

Kantharkhedi 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 Kantharkhedi

Kantharkhedi is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Aslaoda, while the nearest airport is Devi Ahilyabai Holkar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 45.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Ujjain to Kantharkhedi is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kantharkhedi

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

Health Facilities in Kantharkhedi

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

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