Ozar - Rajpur, Barwani
Ozar is a village situated in the Rajpur tehsil of Barwani district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 22 km from the tehsil headquarters in Rajpur and around 52 km from the district headquarters in Barwani. Ozar village is a designated Gram Panchayat.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Ozar is 478378. The village covers a total geographical area of 912.67 hectares and falls under the 451449 pincode. Rajpur is the nearest town, located about 22 km away.
Ozar village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Rajpur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Khargone Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Population of Ozar
As per Census 2011, Ozar village has a total population of 6,902 people, consisting of 3,497 males and 3,405 females. The village has 1,364 households and a sex ratio of 973 females per 1,000 males. There are 1,055 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 4,264 literate and 2,638 illiterate residents. Additionally, 273 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 2,221 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.
Detailed gender-wise population figures for Ozar are given below:
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 6,902 | 3,497 | 3,405 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 1,055 | 531 | 524 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 273 | 142 | 131 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 2,221 | 1,091 | 1,130 |
| Literate Population | 4,264 | 2,380 | 1,884 |
| Illiterate Population | 2,638 | 1,117 | 1,521 |
Nearby Villages of Ozar
Ozar is surrounded by several nearby villages in its surroundings. These villages are part of the local area and are commonly connected through local routes and daily movement of people.
Transport and Connectivity of Ozar
Ozar is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Yes | Available within village |
| Private Bus Service | Yes | Available within village |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rajpur to Ozar is about 22 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Barwani to Ozar 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 Ozar
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Ozar village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | Yes | Available within village |
| ATM | Yes | Available within village |
| Post Office | Yes | Available within village |
Health Facilities in Ozar
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Ozar village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within 1-2 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | Yes | Available within village |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
FAQs about Ozar
Where is Ozar located?
Ozar village is located in Rajpur Tehsil, Barwani district, Madhya Pradesh, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Ozar?
Ozar is its own Gram Panchayat.
What is the pincode of Ozar?
The pincode of Ozar is 451449.
What is the population of Ozar?
Ozar has a total population of 6,902, including 3,497 males and 3,405 females.
How many households are there in Ozar?
There are 1,364 households in Ozar.
What is the literacy rate in Ozar?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Ozar is 61.78%. Male literacy is 68.06% and female literacy is 55.33%.