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

According to the 2011 Census, Suwas village had a total population of 896 people, including 468 males and 428 females, living in 180 households. The sex ratio was 915 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 64.95%, with male literacy at 81.46% and female literacy at 47.41%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 267.

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

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:

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.

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:

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:

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