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

According to the 2011 Census, Sulavad village had a total population of 2,430 people, including 1,248 males and 1,182 females, living in 476 households. The sex ratio was 947 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 70.65%, with male literacy at 82.24% and female literacy at 58.73%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 566, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 184.

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

How many households are there in Sulavad?

Sulavad had 476 households.

What is the literacy rate in Sulavad?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Sulavad was 70.65%. Male literacy was 82.24% and female literacy was 58.73%.