Asawta - Badnagar, Ujjain

Asawta is a village situated in the Badnagar tehsil of Ujjain district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Badnagar and around 65 km from the district headquarters in Ujjain. Asawta village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Asawta is 472086. The village covers a total geographical area of 1051.8 hectares and falls under the 456771 pincode. Badnagar is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

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

Population of Asawta

According to the 2011 Census, Asawta village had a total population of 1,681 people, including 870 males and 811 females, living in 294 households. The sex ratio was 932 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 72.58%, with male literacy at 86.59% and female literacy at 58.07%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 596, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 11.

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 Population1,681870811
Child Population (0–6 yrs)244139105
Scheduled Castes (SC)596312284
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1174
Literate Population1,043633410
Illiterate Population638237401

Nearby Villages of Asawta

Asawta 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)
AkoliyaEast1.60 km
JalodiyaNorth-West3.30 km
FatehpurSouth3.45 km
BangredSouth-West3.52 km
PirjhalarNorth-East4.30 km
UmariyaNorth4.64 km
TakrawadaSouth4.73 km
PacholiNorth-East5.11 km
BhandtilawaliNorth-East5.20 km
AkolyaSouth-East5.33 km

Transport and Connectivity of Asawta

Asawta is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Runija, while the nearest airport is Devi Ahilyabai Holkar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 36.2 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Badnagar to Asawta is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Ujjain to Asawta 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 Asawta

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

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

Health Facilities in Asawta

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

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

FAQs about Asawta

Where is Asawta located?

Asawta village is located in Badnagar Tehsil, Ujjain district, Madhya Pradesh, India.

What is the Gram Panchayat of Asawta?

Asawta is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Asawta?

The pincode of Asawta is 456771.

What is the population of Asawta?

Asawta had a total population of 1,681, including 870 males and 811 females.

How many households are there in Asawta?

Asawta had 294 households.

What is the literacy rate in Asawta?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Asawta was 72.58%. Male literacy was 86.59% and female literacy was 58.07%.