Bhukya - Khategaon, Dewas

Bhukya is a village situated in the Khategaon tehsil of Dewas district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Khategaon and around 132 km from the district headquarters in Dewas. Puroni serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bhukya village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bhukya is 474258. The village covers a total geographical area of 446.31 hectares and falls under the 455336 pincode. Khategaon is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

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

Population of Bhukya

According to the 2011 Census, Bhukya village had a total population of 448 people, including 239 males and 209 females, living in 74 households. The sex ratio was 874 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 52.88%, with male literacy at 64.25% and female literacy at 40.12%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 35, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 339.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Bhukya

Bhukya 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 Bhukya

Bhukya is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Harda, while the nearest airport is Raja Bhoj International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 64.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Khategaon to Bhukya is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Dewas to Bhukya is about 132 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bhukya

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

Health Facilities in Bhukya

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

FAQs about Bhukya