Sukwad - Sindkhede, Dhule

Sukwad is a village situated in the Sindkhede tehsil of Dhule district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sindkhede and around 10 km from the district headquarters in Dhule. Sukwad village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sukwad is 526164. The village covers a total geographical area of 529 hectares and falls under the 425405 pincode. Shirpur is the nearest town, located about 22 km away.

Sukwad village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Sukwad

As per Census 2011, Sukwad village has a total population of 1,120 people, consisting of 561 males and 559 females. The village has 231 households and a sex ratio of 996 females per 1,000 males. There are 129 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 712 literate and 408 illiterate residents. Additionally, 85 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 403 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Sukwad

Sukwad 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 Sukwad

Sukwad is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Sindkheda, while the nearest airport is Jalgaon Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 73.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Shirpur to Sukwad is about 22 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Dhule to Sukwad is about 10 km, with the usual travel time around 15-30 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sukwad

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

Health Facilities in Sukwad

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

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