Jharda - Jharda, Ujjain

Jharda is a village situated in the Jharda tehsil of Ujjain district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 18 km from Mahidpur and around 65 km from Ujjain. Jharda village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jharda is 471347. The village covers a total geographical area of 1320 hectares and falls under the 456441 pincode. Mahidpur is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

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

Population of Jharda

As per Census 2011, Jharda village has a total population of 6,777 people, consisting of 3,415 males and 3,362 females. The village has 1,408 households and a sex ratio of 984 females per 1,000 males. There are 941 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 4,383 literate and 2,394 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1,475 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 196 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Jharda

Jharda 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 Jharda

Jharda is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Luni Richha, while the nearest airport is Devi Ahilyabai Holkar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 79.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Mahidpur to Jharda is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Ujjain to Jharda is about 65 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Jharda

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

Health Facilities in Jharda

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

FAQs about Jharda