Untwas - Badnagar, Ujjain

Untwas is a village situated in the Badnagar tehsil of Ujjain district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Badnagar and around 40 km from the district headquarters in Ujjain. Untwas village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Untwas is 471997. The village covers a total geographical area of 777.02 hectares and falls under the 456771 pincode. Badnagar is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

Untwas 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 Untwas

As per Census 2011, Untwas village has a total population of 1,524 people, consisting of 773 males and 751 females. The village has 343 households and a sex ratio of 971 females per 1,000 males. There are 192 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 975 literate and 549 illiterate residents. Additionally, 220 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 265 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,524773751
Child Population (0–6 yrs)19292100
Scheduled Castes (SC)220107113
Scheduled Tribes (ST)265120145
Literate Population975572403
Illiterate Population549201348

Nearby Villages of Untwas

Untwas 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)
HatyakhediEast1.48 km
MolanaWest1.93 km
RanwaEast2.68 km
JhalariaSouth-West2.97 km
RasulabadNorth-West3.24 km
KiloliEast3.69 km
PaldunaSouth3.71 km
KajlanaWest3.84 km
KhedamadhavSouth-West4.19 km
NamalpurEast4.26 km

Transport and Connectivity of Untwas

Untwas is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Runija, while the nearest airport is Devi Ahilyabai Holkar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 43.5 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Badnagar to Untwas is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Ujjain to Untwas is about 40 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 Untwas

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 1-2 km
ATMNoAvailable within 1-2 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 1-2 km

Health Facilities in Untwas

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km

FAQs about Untwas

Where is Untwas located?

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

What is the gram panchayat of Untwas?

Untwas is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Untwas?

The pincode of Untwas is 456771.

What is the population of Untwas?

Untwas has a total population of 1,524, including 773 males and 751 females.

How many households are there in Untwas?

There are 343 households in Untwas.

What is the literacy rate in Untwas?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Untwas is 63.98%. Male literacy is 74.00% and female literacy is 53.66%.