Gogakheda - Jharda, Ujjain

Gogakheda is a village situated in the Jharda tehsil of Ujjain district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 18 km from Mahidpur and around 73 km from Ujjain. Gogakheda village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gogakheda is 471297. The village covers a total geographical area of 496.67 hectares and falls under the 456441 pincode. Mahidpur is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

Gogakheda village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Gogakheda

According to the 2011 Census, Gogakheda village had a total population of 805 people, including 414 males and 391 females, living in 147 households. The sex ratio was 944 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 56.42%, with male literacy at 70.11% and female literacy at 41.64%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 338.

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

Nearby Villages of Gogakheda

Gogakheda 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 Gogakheda

Gogakheda is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Luni Richha, while the nearest airport is Devi Ahilyabai Holkar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 82.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Mahidpur to Gogakheda is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Ujjain to Gogakheda is about 73 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gogakheda

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

Health Facilities in Gogakheda

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

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