Gurawada - Badnagar, Ujjain

Gurawada is a village situated in the Badnagar tehsil of Ujjain district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 21 km from the tehsil headquarters in Badnagar and around 36 km from the district headquarters in Ujjain. Onkarpura serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gurawada village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gurawada is 471987. The village covers a total geographical area of 137.99 hectares and falls under the 456771 pincode. Badnagar is the nearest town, located about 21 km away.

Gurawada 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 Gurawada

As per Census 2011, Gurawada village has a total population of 273 people, consisting of 142 males and 131 females. The village has 50 households and a sex ratio of 922 females per 1,000 males. There are 43 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 160 literate and 113 illiterate residents.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Gurawada are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population273142131
Child Population (0–6 yrs)432320
Literate Population1609763
Illiterate Population1134568

Nearby Villages of Gurawada

Gurawada 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)
LabaychaNorth-West1.11 km
SemalkhediSouth-West1.24 km
OnkarpuraSouth-East1.46 km
DharankhediSouth-East2.26 km
HarnawadaNorth2.33 km
JhumkiSouth-East2.86 km
SijawataSouth3.18 km
MundatWest3.18 km
KhedanarayanNorth-West3.31 km
MurarkhediNorth3.50 km

Transport and Connectivity of Gurawada

Gurawada is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Pirjhalar, while the nearest airport is Devi Ahilyabai Holkar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 50.1 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
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 Badnagar to Gurawada is about 21 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Ujjain to Gurawada is about 36 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gurawada

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within >10 km

Health Facilities in Gurawada

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

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

FAQs about Gurawada

Where is Gurawada located?

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

What is the gram panchayat of Gurawada?

The Gram Panchayat of Gurawada is Onkarpura.

What is the pincode of Gurawada?

The pincode of Gurawada is 456771.

What is the population of Gurawada?

Gurawada has a total population of 273, including 142 males and 131 females.

How many households are there in Gurawada?

There are 50 households in Gurawada.

What is the literacy rate in Gurawada?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Gurawada is 58.61%. Male literacy is 68.31% and female literacy is 48.09%.