Asawati - Jaora, Ratlam

Asawati is a village situated in the Jaora tehsil of Ratlam district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 35 km from the tehsil headquarters in Jaora and around 70 km from the district headquarters in Ratlam. Asawati village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Asawati is 470080. The village covers a total geographical area of 861.07 hectares and falls under the 457336 pincode. Mandsaur is the nearest town, located about 45 km away.

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

Population of Asawati

According to the 2011 Census, Asawati village had a total population of 2,311 people, including 1,174 males and 1,137 females, living in 521 households. The sex ratio was 968 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 66.35%, with male literacy at 81.34% and female literacy at 51.01%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 818, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 14.

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 Population2,3111,1741,137
Child Population (0–6 yrs)299156143
Scheduled Castes (SC)818411407
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1477
Literate Population1,335828507
Illiterate Population976346630

Nearby Villages of Asawati

Asawati 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)
BorwaniNorth-West1.87 km
MarmyaSouth-East2.04 km
BhadkaWest2.18 km
Ana KhediSouth2.79 km
SihorWest3.48 km
KhajurinagNorth-East3.61 km
Shakkar Khedi (dewas)South-West3.83 km
LasudiyaNorth3.93 km
BharatpuraEast4.38 km
KhaikhedaNorth-East5.01 km

Transport and Connectivity of Asawati

Asawati is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Kachnara Road, while the nearest airport is Devi Ahilyabai Holkar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 107.0 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Mandsaur to Asawati is about 45 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.3 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Ratlam to Asawati is about 70 km, with the usual travel time around ~2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Asawati

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Asawati

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

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

FAQs about Asawati

Where is Asawati located?

Asawati village is located in Jaora Tehsil, Ratlam district, Madhya Pradesh, India.

What is the Gram Panchayat of Asawati?

Asawati is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Asawati?

The pincode of Asawati is 457336.

What is the population of Asawati?

Asawati had a total population of 2,311, including 1,174 males and 1,137 females.

How many households are there in Asawati?

Asawati had 521 households.

What is the literacy rate in Asawati?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Asawati was 66.35%. Male literacy was 81.34% and female literacy was 51.01%.