Lohariya - Badnagar, Ujjain

Lohariya is a village situated in the Badnagar tehsil of Ujjain district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Badnagar and around 6 km from the district headquarters in Ujjain. Bidawad serves as the Gram Panchayat for Lohariya village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Lohariya is 472062. The village covers a total geographical area of 722.44 hectares and falls under the 456771 pincode. Badnagar is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

Lohariya 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 Lohariya

According to the 2011 Census, Lohariya village had a total population of 1,017 people, including 520 males and 497 females, living in 177 households. The sex ratio was 956 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 83.60%, with male literacy at 95.75% and female literacy at 70.82%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 269, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 294.

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

Nearby Villages of Lohariya

Lohariya 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 Lohariya

Lohariya 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 43.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Badnagar to Lohariya is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Ujjain to Lohariya is about 6 km, with the usual travel time around 15-30 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Lohariya

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

Health Facilities in Lohariya

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

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