Runija - Badnagar, Ujjain

Runija 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 66 km from the district headquarters in Ujjain. Runija village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Runija is 472021. The village covers a total geographical area of 1249.04 hectares and falls under the 456776 pincode. Badnagar is the nearest town, located about 16 km away.

Runija 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 Runija

As per Census 2011, Runija village has a total population of 2,660 people, consisting of 1,396 males and 1,264 females. The village has 512 households and a sex ratio of 905 females per 1,000 males. There are 326 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,653 literate and 1,007 illiterate residents. Additionally, 374 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 531 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Runija

Runija 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 Runija

Runija 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 59.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Badnagar to Runija is about 16 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Ujjain to Runija is about 66 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Runija

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

Health Facilities in Runija

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

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