Jalod - Khacharod, Ujjain

Jalod 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 82 km from the district headquarters in Ujjain. Rigania serves as the Gram Panchayat for Jalod village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jalod is 471074. The village covers a total geographical area of 361.4 hectares and falls under the 456224 pincode. Khacharod is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

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

Population of Jalod

According to the 2011 Census, Jalod village had a total population of 432 people, including 227 males and 205 females, living in 89 households. The sex ratio was 903 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 66.03%, with male literacy at 82.65% and female literacy at 47.09%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 147.

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

Nearby Villages of Jalod

Jalod 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 Jalod

Jalod is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 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 83.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Khacharod to Jalod is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Ujjain to Jalod is about 82 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Jalod

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

Health Facilities in Jalod

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

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