Sulavad - Pithampur, Dhar

Sulavad is a village situated in the Pithampur tehsil of Dhar district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 35 km from Dhar and around 35 km from Dhar. Sulavad village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sulavad is 474993. The village covers a total geographical area of 1354 hectares and falls under the 454774 pincode. Pithampur is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

Sulavad village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Dhar Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Sulavad

As per Census 2011, Sulavad village has a total population of 2,430 people, consisting of 1,248 males and 1,182 females. The village has 476 households and a sex ratio of 947 females per 1,000 males. There are 386 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,444 literate and 986 illiterate residents. Additionally, 566 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 184 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population2,4301,2481,182
Child Population (0–6 yrs)386212174
Scheduled Castes (SC)566279287
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1849886
Literate Population1,444852592
Illiterate Population986396590

Nearby Villages of Sulavad

Sulavad 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)
AchanaSouth2.92 km
MethwadaNorth-West3.24 km
SangviWest4.28 km
MundanaSouth4.47 km
BhicholiSouth-West5.21 km
GhatabillodNorth-West5.23 km
RadhanagarSouth5.25 km
Chambal BarodaSouth-West5.48 km
BaksanaWest5.63 km
PirpipliyaNorth-East5.82 km

Transport and Connectivity of Sulavad

Sulavad is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Haranya Kheri, while the nearest airport is Devi Ahilyabai Holkar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 20.2 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationYesAvailable within village

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pithampur to Sulavad is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Dhar to Sulavad is about 35 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sulavad

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Sulavad

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km

FAQs about Sulavad

Where is Sulavad located?

Sulavad village is located in Pithampur Tehsil, Dhar district, Madhya Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Sulavad?

Sulavad is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Sulavad?

The pincode of Sulavad is 454774.

What is the population of Sulavad?

Sulavad has a total population of 2,430, including 1,248 males and 1,182 females.

How many households are there in Sulavad?

There are 476 households in Sulavad.

What is the literacy rate in Sulavad?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Sulavad is 59.42%. Male literacy is 68.27% and female literacy is 50.08%.