Suwas - Makdon, Ujjain

Suwas is a village situated in the Makdon tehsil of Ujjain district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 46 km from Tarana and around 55 km from Ujjain. Suwas village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Suwas is 471618. The village covers a total geographical area of 448.46 hectares and falls under the 456668 pincode. Tarana is the nearest town, located about 46 km away.

Suwas 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 Suwas

As per Census 2011, Suwas village has a total population of 896 people, consisting of 468 males and 428 females. The village has 180 households and a sex ratio of 914 females per 1,000 males. There are 100 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 517 literate and 379 illiterate residents. Additionally, 267 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population896468428
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1005842
Scheduled Castes (SC)267138129
Literate Population517334183
Illiterate Population379134245

Nearby Villages of Suwas

Suwas 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)
JafarpurneraNorth-West1.36 km
Badodiya (makdon)East1.83 km
LakhmankhediSouth-East2.03 km
ChandnyakhediSouth-West2.13 km
GunakhediNorth-West2.24 km
BhariyakhediWest2.55 km
SamtyakhediWest2.88 km
UmariyaEast2.89 km
BhundkhediNorth-East3.08 km
KhajjukhediSouth-East3.63 km

Transport and Connectivity of Suwas

Suwas 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 Shivpura, while the nearest airport is Devi Ahilyabai Holkar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 74.1 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Tarana to Suwas is about 46 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.3 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Ujjain to Suwas is about 55 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Suwas

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

Health Facilities in Suwas

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

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

FAQs about Suwas

Where is Suwas located?

Suwas village is located in Makdon Tehsil, Ujjain district, Madhya Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Suwas?

Suwas is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Suwas?

The pincode of Suwas is 456668.

What is the population of Suwas?

Suwas has a total population of 896, including 468 males and 428 females.

How many households are there in Suwas?

There are 180 households in Suwas.

What is the literacy rate in Suwas?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Suwas is 57.70%. Male literacy is 71.37% and female literacy is 42.76%.