Ukawata - Moman Badodiya, Shajapur

Ukawata is a village situated in the Moman Badodiya tehsil of Shajapur district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 21 km from the tehsil headquarters in Moman Badodiya and around 21 km from the district headquarters in Shajapur. Ukavta serves as the Gram Panchayat for Ukawata village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ukawata is 472983. The village covers a total geographical area of 683.93 hectares and falls under the 465226 pincode. Sarangpur is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

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

Population of Ukawata

According to the 2011 Census, Ukawata village had a total population of 2,572 people, including 1,286 males and 1,286 females, living in 602 households. The sex ratio was 1,000 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 63.11%, with male literacy at 85.74% and female literacy at 40.85%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 166.

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

Nearby Villages of Ukawata

Ukawata 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 Ukawata

Ukawata is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Sarangpur, while the nearest airport is Raja Bhoj International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 77.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sarangpur to Ukawata is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Shajapur to Ukawata is about 21 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Ukawata

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

Health Facilities in Ukawata

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

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