Palduna - Badnagar, Ujjain

Palduna is a village situated in the Badnagar tehsil of Ujjain district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 16 km from the tehsil headquarters in Badnagar and around 40 km from the district headquarters in Ujjain. Palduna village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Palduna is 472095. The village covers a total geographical area of 1326.92 hectares and falls under the 456771 pincode. Badnagar is the nearest town, located about 16 km away.

Palduna 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 Palduna

As per Census 2011, Palduna village has a total population of 2,866 people, consisting of 1,469 males and 1,397 females. The village has 535 households and a sex ratio of 950 females per 1,000 males. There are 406 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,780 literate and 1,086 illiterate residents. Additionally, 967 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 17 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Palduna

Palduna 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 Palduna

Palduna 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 40.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Badnagar to Palduna is about 16 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Ujjain to Palduna is about 40 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 Palduna

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

Health Facilities in Palduna

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

FAQs about Palduna