Nalkheda - Jharda, Ujjain

Nalkheda is a village situated in the Jharda tehsil of Ujjain district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 23 km from Mahidpur and around 70 km from Ujjain. Nalkeda serves as the Gram Panchayat for Nalkheda village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Nalkheda is 471436. The village covers a total geographical area of 911.72 hectares and falls under the 456441 pincode. Mahidpur is the nearest town, located about 23 km away.

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

Population of Nalkheda

According to the 2011 Census, Nalkheda village had a total population of 1,556 people, including 806 males and 750 females, living in 304 households. The sex ratio was 931 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 52.68%, with male literacy at 69.21% and female literacy at 34.84%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 363.

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

Nearby Villages of Nalkheda

Nalkheda 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 Nalkheda

Nalkheda is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Luni Richha, while the nearest airport is Devi Ahilyabai Holkar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 78.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Mahidpur to Nalkheda is about 23 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Ujjain to Nalkheda is about 70 km, with the usual travel time around ~2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Nalkheda

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

Health Facilities in Nalkheda

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

FAQs about Nalkheda