Runkheda - Khacharod, Ujjain

Runkheda is a village situated in the Khacharod tehsil of Ujjain district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 17 km from the tehsil headquarters in Khacharod and around 87 km from the district headquarters in Ujjain. Runkheda village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Runkheda is 471081. The village covers a total geographical area of 815.25 hectares and falls under the 456224 pincode. Khacharod is the nearest town, located about 17 km away.

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

Population of Runkheda

According to the 2011 Census, Runkheda village had a total population of 1,621 people, including 829 males and 792 females, living in 299 households. The sex ratio was 955 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 72.35%, with male literacy at 87.14% and female literacy at 57.23%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 269, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 53.

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

Nearby Villages of Runkheda

Runkheda 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 Runkheda

Runkheda is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Runkhera, while the nearest airport is Devi Ahilyabai Holkar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 81.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Khacharod to Runkheda is about 17 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Ujjain to Runkheda is about 87 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Runkheda

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

Health Facilities in Runkheda

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

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