Khedanarayan - Badnagar, Ujjain

Khedanarayan is a village situated in the Badnagar tehsil of Ujjain district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 26 km from the tehsil headquarters in Badnagar and around 50 km from the district headquarters in Ujjain. Mundat serves as the Gram Panchayat for Khedanarayan village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Khedanarayan is 471980. The village covers a total geographical area of 314.61 hectares and falls under the 456222 pincode. Badnagar is the nearest town, located about 26 km away.

Khedanarayan 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 Khedanarayan

According to the 2011 Census, Khedanarayan village had a total population of 442 people, including 228 males and 214 females, living in 82 households. The sex ratio was 939 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 63.26%, with male literacy at 75.68% and female literacy at 50.28%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 147, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 6.

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

Nearby Villages of Khedanarayan

Khedanarayan 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 Khedanarayan

Khedanarayan is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Pirjhalar, while the nearest airport is Devi Ahilyabai Holkar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 52.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Badnagar to Khedanarayan is about 26 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Ujjain to Khedanarayan is about 50 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Khedanarayan

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

Health Facilities in Khedanarayan

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

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