Arjala - Khacharod, Ujjain

Arjala is a village situated in the Khacharod tehsil of Ujjain district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Khacharod and around 95 km from the district headquarters in Ujjain. Arjala village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Arjala is 471121. The village covers a total geographical area of 489.41 hectares and falls under the 456313 pincode. Khacharod is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

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

Population of Arjala

According to the 2011 Census, Arjala village had a total population of 1,244 people, including 608 males and 636 females, living in 238 households. The sex ratio was 1,046 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 51.66%, with male literacy at 63.41% and female literacy at 39.66%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 771.

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

Nearby Villages of Arjala

Arjala 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 Arjala

Arjala is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Runkhera, while the nearest airport is Devi Ahilyabai Holkar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 72.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Khacharod to Arjala is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Ujjain to Arjala is about 95 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Arjala

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

Health Facilities in Arjala

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

FAQs about Arjala