Tilawad - Makdon, Ujjain

Tilawad is a village situated in the Makdon tehsil of Ujjain district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 12 km from Tarana and around 52 km from Ujjain. Tilawad village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Tilawad is 471669. The village covers a total geographical area of 349.81 hectares and falls under the 456668 pincode. Tarana is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

Tilawad 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 Tilawad

As per Census 2011, Tilawad village has a total population of 2,160 people, consisting of 1,100 males and 1,060 females. The village has 405 households and a sex ratio of 963 females per 1,000 males. There are 301 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,298 literate and 862 illiterate residents. Additionally, 430 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population2,1601,1001,060
Child Population (0–6 yrs)301155146
Scheduled Castes (SC)430212218
Literate Population1,298809489
Illiterate Population862291571

Nearby Villages of Tilawad

Tilawad 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)
TilawadiNorth-East1.61 km
RanchikhediSouth1.73 km
ShekhpurNorth-West2.43 km
KachnariyaWest2.48 km
KhankrisultanEast2.54 km
Lasurdiya HameerNorth2.77 km
BisankhedaSouth-East2.96 km
SulyaSouth3.03 km
BisankhediSouth-East3.30 km
KhamliNorth-East3.49 km

Transport and Connectivity of Tilawad

Tilawad is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Shivpura, while the nearest airport is Devi Ahilyabai Holkar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 62.9 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationYesAvailable within village

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Tarana to Tilawad is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Ujjain to Tilawad is about 52 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Tilawad

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Tilawad

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

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

FAQs about Tilawad

Where is Tilawad located?

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

What is the gram panchayat of Tilawad?

Tilawad is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Tilawad?

The pincode of Tilawad is 456668.

What is the population of Tilawad?

Tilawad has a total population of 2,160, including 1,100 males and 1,060 females.

How many households are there in Tilawad?

There are 405 households in Tilawad.

What is the literacy rate in Tilawad?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Tilawad is 60.09%. Male literacy is 73.55% and female literacy is 46.13%.