Sukheda - Piploda, Ratlam

Sukheda is a village situated in the Piploda tehsil of Ratlam district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Piploda and around 50 km from the district headquarters in Ratlam. Sukheda village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sukheda is 470019. The village covers a total geographical area of 2041.12 hectares and falls under the 457333 pincode. Piploda is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

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

Population of Sukheda

According to the 2011 Census, Sukheda village had a total population of 6,485 people, including 3,258 males and 3,227 females, living in 1,419 households. The sex ratio was 990 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 69.69%, with male literacy at 85.01% and female literacy at 54.40%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,201, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 121.

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

Nearby Villages of Sukheda

Sukheda 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 Sukheda

Sukheda is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Mundalaram, while the nearest airport is Devi Ahilyabai Holkar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 110.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Piploda to Sukheda is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Ratlam to Sukheda is about 50 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sukheda

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

Health Facilities in Sukheda

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

FAQs about Sukheda