Sudama - Iglas, Aligarh

Sudama is a village situated in the Iglas tehsil of Aligarh district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 16 km from the tehsil headquarters in Iglas and around 40 km from the district headquarters in Aligarh. Bans Sudama serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sudama village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sudama is 122787. The village covers a total geographical area of 387.35 hectares and falls under the 204101 pincode. Besvan is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

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

Population of Sudama

As per Census 2011, Sudama village has a total population of 2,218 people, consisting of 1,221 males and 997 females. The village has 395 households and a sex ratio of 816 females per 1,000 males. There are 306 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,413 literate and 805 illiterate residents. Additionally, 243 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population2,2181,221997
Child Population (0–6 yrs)306158148
Scheduled Castes (SC)243138105
Literate Population1,413918495
Illiterate Population805303502

Nearby Villages of Sudama

Sudama 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)
Shyam GarhiNorth1.38 km
KaraulisurjaWest1.46 km
Amarpur DhanaEast2.46 km
Neem GaonSouth2.48 km
Garhi UuchaEast2.67 km
BansvaliNorth-East2.78 km
PiriSouth3.08 km
BaklaSouth-West3.09 km
Usar PurtarapurSouth-East3.14 km
KubaraNorth3.33 km

Transport and Connectivity of Sudama

Public transport in the Sudama is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Sonai, while the nearest airport is Agra Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 50.0 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Besvan to Sudama is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Aligarh to Sudama is about 40 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sudama

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 1-2 km
ATMNoAvailable within 1-2 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Sudama

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Sudama

Where is Sudama located?

Sudama village is located in Iglas Tehsil, Aligarh district, Uttar Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Sudama?

The Gram Panchayat of Sudama is Bans Sudama.

What is the pincode of Sudama?

The pincode of Sudama is 204101.

What is the population of Sudama?

Sudama has a total population of 2,218, including 1,221 males and 997 females.

How many households are there in Sudama?

There are 395 households in Sudama.

What is the literacy rate in Sudama?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Sudama is 63.71%. Male literacy is 75.18% and female literacy is 49.65%.