Patlawada - Shujalpur, Shajapur

Patlawada is a village situated in the Shujalpur tehsil of Shajapur district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Shujalpur and around 65 km from the district headquarters in Shajapur. Patlavda serves as the Gram Panchayat for Patlawada village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Patlawada is 473005. The village covers a total geographical area of 1013.31 hectares and falls under the 465333 pincode. Shujalpur is the nearest town, located about 11 km away.

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

Population of Patlawada

According to the 2011 Census, Patlawada village had a total population of 2,050 people, including 1,090 males and 960 females, living in 453 households. The sex ratio was 881 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 81.05%, with male literacy at 93.38% and female literacy at 67.37%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 595, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 58.

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

Nearby Villages of Patlawada

Patlawada 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 Patlawada

Patlawada is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Mohammadkhera, while the nearest airport is Raja Bhoj International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 58.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Shujalpur to Patlawada is about 11 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Shajapur to Patlawada is about 65 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Patlawada

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

Health Facilities in Patlawada

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

FAQs about Patlawada