Khandoda - Badnagar, Ujjain

Khandoda is a village situated in the Badnagar tehsil of Ujjain district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 22 km from the tehsil headquarters in Badnagar and around 45 km from the district headquarters in Ujjain. Khandoda village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Khandoda is 471982. The village covers a total geographical area of 743.39 hectares and falls under the 456771 pincode. Badnagar is the nearest town, located about 22 km away.

Khandoda 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 Khandoda

According to the 2011 Census, Khandoda village had a total population of 1,237 people, including 622 males and 615 females, living in 234 households. The sex ratio was 989 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 67.66%, with male literacy at 83.49% and female literacy at 51.74%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 456, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 2.

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 Population1,237622615
Child Population (0–6 yrs)19810197
Scheduled Castes (SC)456233223
Scheduled Tribes (ST)202
Literate Population703435268
Illiterate Population534187347

Nearby Villages of Khandoda

Khandoda 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)
MundatNorth-East1.31 km
SimlawadaSouth1.72 km
KalyanpuraNorth-West2.61 km
KhedanarayanNorth2.63 km
SemalkhediEast2.76 km
KamanpurWest3.25 km
UdsingaNorth-West3.35 km
LabaychaNorth-East3.57 km
SijawataSouth-East3.70 km
PalwaSouth3.80 km

Transport and Connectivity of Khandoda

Khandoda 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 Runija, while the nearest airport is Devi Ahilyabai Holkar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 51.3 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Badnagar to Khandoda is about 22 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Ujjain to Khandoda is about 45 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Khandoda

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

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

Health Facilities in Khandoda

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Khandoda 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 Khandoda

Where is Khandoda located?

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

What is the Gram Panchayat of Khandoda?

Khandoda is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Khandoda?

The pincode of Khandoda is 456771.

What is the population of Khandoda?

Khandoda had a total population of 1,237, including 622 males and 615 females.

How many households are there in Khandoda?

Khandoda had 234 households.

What is the literacy rate in Khandoda?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Khandoda was 67.66%. Male literacy was 83.49% and female literacy was 51.74%.