Murarkhedi - Badnagar, Ujjain

Murarkhedi is a village situated in the Badnagar tehsil of Ujjain district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 36 km from the tehsil headquarters in Badnagar and around 34 km from the district headquarters in Ujjain. Malpura serves as the Gram Panchayat for Murarkhedi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Murarkhedi is 472114. The village covers a total geographical area of 307.67 hectares and falls under the 456771 pincode. Badnagar is the nearest town, located about 36 km away.

Murarkhedi 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 Murarkhedi

According to the 2011 Census, Murarkhedi village had a total population of 571 people, including 285 males and 286 females, living in 89 households. The sex ratio was 1,004 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 74.39%, with male literacy at 83.07% and female literacy at 65.13%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 84.

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

Nearby Villages of Murarkhedi

Murarkhedi 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 Murarkhedi

Murarkhedi 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 Pirjhalar, while the nearest airport is Devi Ahilyabai Holkar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 52.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Badnagar to Murarkhedi is about 36 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Ujjain to Murarkhedi is about 34 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Murarkhedi

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

Health Facilities in Murarkhedi

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

FAQs about Murarkhedi