Palsoda - Badnagar, Ujjain

Palsoda is a village situated in the Badnagar tehsil of Ujjain district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 37 km from the tehsil headquarters in Badnagar and around 45 km from the district headquarters in Ujjain. Palsoda village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Palsoda is 472116. The village covers a total geographical area of 854.45 hectares and falls under the 456337 pincode. Badnagar is the nearest town, located about 37 km away.

Palsoda 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 Palsoda

As per Census 2011, Palsoda village has a total population of 2,343 people, consisting of 1,148 males and 1,195 females. The village has 474 households and a sex ratio of 1,040 females per 1,000 males. There are 376 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,197 literate and 1,146 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1,016 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 16 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population2,3431,1481,195
Child Population (0–6 yrs)376170206
Scheduled Castes (SC)1,016492524
Scheduled Tribes (ST)16115
Literate Population1,197761436
Illiterate Population1,146387759

Nearby Villages of Palsoda

Palsoda 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
JamalpuraNorth-West2.02 km
AmlawadbikaWest2.22 km
MolakhediSouth-West2.78 km
MakdawanSouth-East2.90 km
KarondiyaNorth-East2.99 km
AmlawadkalanWest3.56 km
KesharpuraWest3.69 km
MalpuraSouth3.81 km
MahudialamSouth3.96 km
PaslodNorth4.55 km

Transport and Connectivity of Palsoda

Palsoda is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Unhel, while the nearest airport is Devi Ahilyabai Holkar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 55.6 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 2-5 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Badnagar to Palsoda is about 37 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Ujjain to Palsoda is about 45 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Palsoda

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Palsoda

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Palsoda

Where is Palsoda located?

Palsoda village is located in Badnagar Tehsil, Ujjain district, Madhya Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Palsoda?

Palsoda is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Palsoda?

The pincode of Palsoda is 456337.

What is the population of Palsoda?

Palsoda has a total population of 2,343, including 1,148 males and 1,195 females.

How many households are there in Palsoda?

There are 474 households in Palsoda.

What is the literacy rate in Palsoda?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Palsoda is 51.09%. Male literacy is 66.29% and female literacy is 36.49%.