Onkarpura - Badnagar, Ujjain

Onkarpura 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 37 km from the district headquarters in Ujjain. Onkarpura village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Onkarpura is 471988. The village covers a total geographical area of 321.64 hectares and falls under the 456222 pincode. Badnagar is the nearest town, located about 22 km away.

Onkarpura 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 Onkarpura

According to the 2011 Census, Onkarpura village had a total population of 782 people, including 402 males and 380 females, living in 137 households. The sex ratio was 945 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 70.41%, with male literacy at 80.88% and female literacy at 59.25%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 130, 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.

Nearby Villages of Onkarpura

Onkarpura 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 Onkarpura

Onkarpura is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 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 49.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Badnagar to Onkarpura is about 22 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Ujjain to Onkarpura is about 37 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 Onkarpura

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

Health Facilities in Onkarpura

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

FAQs about Onkarpura