Kharsodkalan - Badnagar, Ujjain

Kharsodkalan is a village situated in the Badnagar tehsil of Ujjain district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 27 km from the tehsil headquarters in Badnagar and around 70 km from the district headquarters in Ujjain. Kharsodkalan village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kharsodkalan is 472011. The village covers a total geographical area of 3051.17 hectares and falls under the 456313 pincode. Badnagar is the nearest town, located about 27 km away.

Kharsodkalan 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 Kharsodkalan

As per Census 2011, Kharsodkalan village has a total population of 7,674 people, consisting of 3,943 males and 3,731 females. The village has 1,483 households and a sex ratio of 946 females per 1,000 males. There are 1,068 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 4,590 literate and 3,084 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1,523 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 68 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population7,6743,9433,731
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1,068537531
Scheduled Castes (SC)1,523752771
Scheduled Tribes (ST)683929
Literate Population4,5902,7961,794
Illiterate Population3,0841,1471,937

Nearby Villages of Kharsodkalan

Kharsodkalan 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)
NarelakhurdNorth-West2.62 km
PaduniyakhetaEast2.96 km
OrdiNorth-West3.30 km
SalwaNorth-East3.79 km
RawadiyapeerSouth3.83 km
BardiyaWest4.02 km
UdsingaSouth-East4.26 km
SilodiyaNorth-East4.50 km
GaondidevsiEast4.64 km
BalodakoranSouth-West4.75 km

Transport and Connectivity of Kharsodkalan

Kharsodkalan is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Unhel, while the nearest airport is Devi Ahilyabai Holkar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 57.3 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Badnagar to Kharsodkalan is about 27 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Ujjain to Kharsodkalan is about 70 km, with the usual travel time around ~2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kharsodkalan

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Kharsodkalan

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within <1 km

FAQs about Kharsodkalan

Where is Kharsodkalan located?

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

What is the gram panchayat of Kharsodkalan?

Kharsodkalan is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Kharsodkalan?

The pincode of Kharsodkalan is 456313.

What is the population of Kharsodkalan?

Kharsodkalan has a total population of 7,674, including 3,943 males and 3,731 females.

How many households are there in Kharsodkalan?

There are 1,483 households in Kharsodkalan.

What is the literacy rate in Kharsodkalan?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kharsodkalan is 59.81%. Male literacy is 70.91% and female literacy is 48.08%.