Pankhedi - Unhel, Ujjain

Pankhedi is a village situated in the Unhel tehsil of Ujjain district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 35 km from Nagda and around 45 km from Ujjain. Pankhedi village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pankhedi is 471207. The village covers a total geographical area of 318.84 hectares and falls under the 456221 pincode. Unhel is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

Pankhedi 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 Pankhedi

As per Census 2011, Pankhedi village has a total population of 425 people, consisting of 216 males and 209 females. The village has 66 households and a sex ratio of 967 females per 1,000 males. There are 63 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 281 literate and 144 illiterate residents. Additionally, 51 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 2 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population425216209
Child Population (0–6 yrs)633429
Scheduled Castes (SC)512724
Scheduled Tribes (ST)211
Literate Population281174107
Illiterate Population14442102

Nearby Villages of Pankhedi

Pankhedi 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)
HapakhedaNorth-West1.38 km
MundlaSouth-East1.46 km
GurachhaSouth1.64 km
Barkheda MadanWest1.86 km
RaiyapurNorth-East2.02 km
PunakhedaWest2.96 km
MatraWest3.19 km
UmariyaEast3.29 km
AntraliyaNorth-West3.29 km
Jhiranya UnhelSouth3.47 km

Transport and Connectivity of Pankhedi

Pankhedi is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Rohal Khurd, while the nearest airport is Devi Ahilyabai Holkar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 67.2 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 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 Pankhedi is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Ujjain to Pankhedi is about 45 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Pankhedi

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

Health Facilities in Pankhedi

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

Where is Pankhedi located?

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

What is the gram panchayat of Pankhedi?

Pankhedi is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Pankhedi?

The pincode of Pankhedi is 456221.

What is the population of Pankhedi?

Pankhedi has a total population of 425, including 216 males and 209 females.

How many households are there in Pankhedi?

There are 66 households in Pankhedi.

What is the literacy rate in Pankhedi?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Pankhedi is 66.12%. Male literacy is 80.56% and female literacy is 51.20%.