Ikoda - Kurwai, Vidisha

Ikoda is a village situated in the Kurwai tehsil of Vidisha district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kurwai and around 90 km from the district headquarters in Vidisha. Rajpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Ikoda village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ikoda is 480988. The village covers a total geographical area of 296.61 hectares and falls under the 464224 pincode. Kurwai is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

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

Population of Ikoda

According to the 2011 Census, Ikoda village had a total population of 177 people, including 92 males and 85 females, living in 37 households. The sex ratio was 924 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 82.91%, with male literacy at 89.16% and female literacy at 76.00%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 4.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population1779285
Child Population (0–6 yrs)19910
Scheduled Castes (SC)110
Scheduled Tribes (ST)422
Literate Population1317457
Illiterate Population461828

Nearby Villages of Ikoda

Ikoda 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)
KesharganjNorth1.70 km
PirothaWest1.96 km
JargawanSouth2.32 km
MitholiEast2.47 km
DunatarNorth-West2.64 km
BhagodaNorth3.12 km
LayaraNorth-East3.58 km
PadochhaNorth-West3.66 km
HinotaSouth4.23 km
NajafpurSouth-East4.34 km

Transport and Connectivity of Ikoda

Ikoda is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Kurwai Kethora, while the nearest airport is Raja Bhoj International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 98.1 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kurwai to Ikoda is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Vidisha to Ikoda is about 90 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Ikoda

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

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

Health Facilities in Ikoda

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Ikoda

Where is Ikoda located?

Ikoda village is located in Kurwai Tehsil, Vidisha district, Madhya Pradesh, India.

What is the Gram Panchayat of Ikoda?

The Gram Panchayat of Ikoda is Rajpur.

What is the pincode of Ikoda?

The pincode of Ikoda is 464224.

What is the population of Ikoda?

Ikoda had a total population of 177, including 92 males and 85 females.

How many households are there in Ikoda?

Ikoda had 37 households.

What is the literacy rate in Ikoda?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Ikoda was 82.91%. Male literacy was 89.16% and female literacy was 76.00%.