Keswal - Makdon, Ujjain

Keswal is a village situated in the Makdon tehsil of Ujjain district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 18 km from Tarana and around 60 km from Ujjain. Keswal village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Keswal is 471673. The village covers a total geographical area of 590.01 hectares and falls under the 456668 pincode. Tarana is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

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

Population of Keswal

According to the 2011 Census, Keswal village had a total population of 915 people, including 480 males and 435 females, living in 198 households. The sex ratio was 906 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 75.52%, with male literacy at 87.69% and female literacy at 62.57%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 367.

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

Nearby Villages of Keswal

Keswal 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 Keswal

Keswal is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Tarana Road, while the nearest airport is Devi Ahilyabai Holkar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 70.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Tarana to Keswal is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Ujjain to Keswal is about 60 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Keswal

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

Health Facilities in Keswal

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

FAQs about Keswal