Banjari - Khacharod, Ujjain

Banjari is a village situated in the Khacharod tehsil of Ujjain district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Khacharod and around 91 km from the district headquarters in Ujjain. Banjari village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Banjari is 471051. The village covers a total geographical area of 828.5 hectares and falls under the 456224 pincode. Khacharod is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

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

Population of Banjari

According to the 2011 Census, Banjari village had a total population of 1,846 people, including 935 males and 911 females, living in 390 households. The sex ratio was 974 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 63.24%, with male literacy at 76.54% and female literacy at 49.81%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 710.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population1,846935911
Child Population (0–6 yrs)260138122
Scheduled Castes (SC)710373337
Scheduled Tribes (ST)000
Literate Population1,003610393
Illiterate Population843325518

Nearby Villages of Banjari

Banjari 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)
Lasudiya DaiyarSouth-East1.06 km
BhensolaSouth-East2.18 km
MeenNorth2.55 km
NapakhediWest2.67 km
KantharkhediWest2.71 km
ShribachhNorth3.01 km
BatlawadiSouth-West3.03 km
BhandlaSouth3.46 km
FarnakhediNorth-East3.61 km
RamnagarNorth-East3.80 km

Transport and Connectivity of Banjari

Banjari is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Nauganwan, while the nearest airport is Devi Ahilyabai Holkar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 82.8 km.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Khacharod to Banjari is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Ujjain to Banjari is about 91 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Banjari

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Banjari

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Banjari 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 Banjari

Where is Banjari located?

Banjari village is located in Khacharod Tehsil, Ujjain district, Madhya Pradesh, India.

What is the Gram Panchayat of Banjari?

Banjari is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Banjari?

The pincode of Banjari is 456224.

What is the population of Banjari?

Banjari had a total population of 1,846, including 935 males and 911 females.

How many households are there in Banjari?

Banjari had 390 households.

What is the literacy rate in Banjari?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Banjari was 63.24%. Male literacy was 76.54% and female literacy was 49.81%.