Sukwa - Athner, Betul

Sukwa is a village situated in the Athner tehsil of Betul district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 29 km from the tehsil headquarters in Athner and around 64 km from the district headquarters in Betul. Morudhana serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sukwa village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sukwa is 485495. The village covers a total geographical area of 289.002 hectares and falls under the 460110 pincode. Athner is the nearest town, located about 29 km away.

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

Population of Sukwa

According to the 2011 Census, Sukwa village had a total population of 131 people, including 66 males and 65 females, living in 28 households. The sex ratio was 985 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 50.00%, with male literacy at 52.94% and female literacy at 47.17%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 31, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 96.

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

Nearby Villages of Sukwa

Sukwa 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 Sukwa

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Sukwa. The nearest railway station is Pala, while the nearest airport is Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 95.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Athner to Sukwa is about 29 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Betul to Sukwa is about 64 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sukwa

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

Health Facilities in Sukwa

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

FAQs about Sukwa