Barlai - Khacharod, Ujjain

Barlai is a village situated in the Khacharod tehsil of Ujjain district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Khacharod and around 76 km from the district headquarters in Ujjain. Barlai village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Barlai is 471112. The village covers a total geographical area of 533.1 hectares and falls under the 456224 pincode. Khacharod is the nearest town, located about 6 km away.

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

Population of Barlai

According to the 2011 Census, Barlai village had a total population of 973 people, including 487 males and 486 females, living in 196 households. The sex ratio was 998 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 68.34%, with male literacy at 83.50% and female literacy at 53.30%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 334, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 253.

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

Nearby Villages of Barlai

Barlai 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 Barlai

Barlai 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 73.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Khacharod to Barlai is about 6 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Ujjain to Barlai is about 76 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Barlai

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

Health Facilities in Barlai

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

FAQs about Barlai