Ranchikhedi - Makdon, Ujjain

Ranchikhedi is a village situated in the Makdon tehsil of Ujjain district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 12 km from Tarana and around 52 km from Ujjain. Tilawad serves as the Gram Panchayat for Ranchikhedi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ranchikhedi is 471670. The village covers a total geographical area of 295.16 hectares and falls under the 456668 pincode. Tarana is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

Ranchikhedi village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Tarana Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Ujjain Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Ranchikhedi

As per Census 2011, Ranchikhedi village has a total population of 133 people, consisting of 61 males and 72 females. The village has 29 households and a sex ratio of 1,180 females per 1,000 males. There are 18 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 71 literate and 62 illiterate residents. Additionally, 29 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1336172
Child Population (0–6 yrs)18810
Scheduled Castes (SC)291811
Literate Population713734
Illiterate Population622438

Nearby Villages of Ranchikhedi

Ranchikhedi 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)
SulyaSouth-West1.53 km
TilawadNorth1.73 km
BisankhediEast2.15 km
BhimpuraSouth2.19 km
BisankhedaEast2.45 km
TilawadiNorth2.96 km
KhankrisultanNorth-East2.97 km
AmarpuraWest3.21 km
KachnariyaNorth-West3.42 km
NoganwaSouth-East3.64 km

Transport and Connectivity of Ranchikhedi

Public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the Ranchikhedi. The nearest railway station is Shivpura, while the nearest airport is Devi Ahilyabai Holkar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 61.6 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Tarana to Ranchikhedi is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Ujjain to Ranchikhedi is about 52 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Ranchikhedi

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Ranchikhedi

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Ranchikhedi 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 Ranchikhedi

Where is Ranchikhedi located?

Ranchikhedi village is located in Makdon Tehsil, Ujjain district, Madhya Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Ranchikhedi?

The Gram Panchayat of Ranchikhedi is Tilawad.

What is the pincode of Ranchikhedi?

The pincode of Ranchikhedi is 456668.

What is the population of Ranchikhedi?

Ranchikhedi has a total population of 133, including 61 males and 72 females.

How many households are there in Ranchikhedi?

There are 29 households in Ranchikhedi.

What is the literacy rate in Ranchikhedi?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Ranchikhedi is 53.38%. Male literacy is 60.66% and female literacy is 47.22%.