Roshiya - Sondawa, Alirajpur

Roshiya is a village situated in the Sondawa tehsil of Alirajpur district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 32 km from Alirajpur and around 32 km from Alirajpur. Roshiya village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Roshiya is 505341. The village covers a total geographical area of 475.33 hectares and falls under the 457888 pincode. Alirajpur is the nearest town, located about 3 km away.

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

Population of Roshiya

As per Census 2011, Roshiya village has a total population of 1,098 people, consisting of 542 males and 556 females. The village has 169 households and a sex ratio of 1,025 females per 1,000 males. There are 231 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 216 literate and 882 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1,097 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,098542556
Child Population (0–6 yrs)231109122
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1,097541556
Literate Population21612690
Illiterate Population882416466

Nearby Villages of Roshiya

Roshiya 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)
UndariEast2.09 km
JamliWest2.18 km
KatnwadSouth2.56 km
ChikholaNorth2.59 km
WeswaniNorth-West2.93 km
MadhupalwiSouth-East3.15 km
BhopaliyaSouth3.25 km
WawiEast3.92 km
Chhoti UtawaliNorth-East4.18 km
MundlaSouth4.61 km

Transport and Connectivity of Roshiya

Roshiya is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Chhota Udepur, while the nearest airport is Vadodara Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 83.6 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Alirajpur to Roshiya is about 3 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Alirajpur to Roshiya is about 32 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 Roshiya

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within >10 km

Health Facilities in Roshiya

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

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

FAQs about Roshiya

Where is Roshiya located?

Roshiya village is located in Sondawa Tehsil, Alirajpur district, Madhya Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Roshiya?

Roshiya is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Roshiya?

The pincode of Roshiya is 457888.

What is the population of Roshiya?

Roshiya has a total population of 1,098, including 542 males and 556 females.

How many households are there in Roshiya?

There are 169 households in Roshiya.

What is the literacy rate in Roshiya?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Roshiya is 19.67%. Male literacy is 23.25% and female literacy is 16.19%.