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

As per Census 2011, Barlai village has a total population of 973 people, consisting of 487 males and 486 females. The village has 196 households and a sex ratio of 997 females per 1,000 males. There are 158 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 557 literate and 416 illiterate residents. Additionally, 334 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 253 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Barlai are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population973487486
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1588177
Scheduled Castes (SC)334174160
Scheduled Tribes (ST)253116137
Literate Population557339218
Illiterate Population416148268

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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
ArjalaSouth2.01 km
PalnaNorth2.04 km
NaredikhurdNorth-West2.77 km
DupdawadaNorth-East3.46 km
MadawadiEast3.50 km
MadawadaSouth-East3.82 km
NarsinghgarhWest3.95 km
KhedawadaSouth-West4.25 km
BhanwasaNorth-West4.44 km
BarthunSouth4.57 km

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.

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within >10 km

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:

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 Barlai

Where is Barlai located?

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

What is the gram panchayat of Barlai?

Barlai is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Barlai?

The pincode of Barlai is 456224.

What is the population of Barlai?

Barlai has a total population of 973, including 487 males and 486 females.

How many households are there in Barlai?

There are 196 households in Barlai.

What is the literacy rate in Barlai?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Barlai is 57.25%. Male literacy is 69.61% and female literacy is 44.86%.