Chinkuganj - Unhel, Ujjain

Chinkuganj is a village situated in the Unhel tehsil of Ujjain district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 13 km from Nagda and around 42 km from Ujjain. Malikhedi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chinkuganj village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chinkuganj is 471244. The village covers a total geographical area of 270.29 hectares and falls under the 456221 pincode. Unhel is the nearest town, located about 9 km away.

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

Population of Chinkuganj

As per Census 2011, Chinkuganj village has a total population of 581 people, consisting of 284 males and 297 females. The village has 119 households and a sex ratio of 1,045 females per 1,000 males. There are 104 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 272 literate and 309 illiterate residents. Additionally, 146 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population581284297
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1045153
Scheduled Castes (SC)1466284
Literate Population272165107
Illiterate Population309119190

Nearby Villages of Chinkuganj

Chinkuganj 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)
KankardaEast1.43 km
MadhavgarhNorth-West1.61 km
MalikhediSouth2.15 km
Pipalya MoluWest2.34 km
BedawanEast2.63 km
DhoomahedaNorth2.74 km
DallahedaNorth-East3.05 km
HataiNorth-West3.20 km
KundlaSouth-West3.58 km
Akya NajikSouth-West4.30 km

Transport and Connectivity of Chinkuganj

Chinkuganj is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Piploda Bagla, while the nearest airport is Devi Ahilyabai Holkar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 64.6 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 Unhel to Chinkuganj is about 9 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Ujjain to Chinkuganj is about 42 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chinkuganj

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

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

Health Facilities in Chinkuganj

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

Where is Chinkuganj located?

Chinkuganj village is located in Unhel Tehsil, Ujjain district, Madhya Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Chinkuganj?

The Gram Panchayat of Chinkuganj is Malikhedi.

What is the pincode of Chinkuganj?

The pincode of Chinkuganj is 456221.

What is the population of Chinkuganj?

Chinkuganj has a total population of 581, including 284 males and 297 females.

How many households are there in Chinkuganj?

There are 119 households in Chinkuganj.

What is the literacy rate in Chinkuganj?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Chinkuganj is 46.82%. Male literacy is 58.10% and female literacy is 36.03%.