Deola - Khategaon, Dewas

Deola is a village situated in the Khategaon tehsil of Dewas district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 26 km from the tehsil headquarters in Khategaon and around 146 km from the district headquarters in Dewas. Deola village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Deola is 474266. The village covers a total geographical area of 678.86 hectares and falls under the 455336 pincode. Khategaon is the nearest town, located about 26 km away.

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

Population of Deola

According to the 2011 Census, Deola village had a total population of 968 people, including 510 males and 458 females, living in 197 households. The sex ratio was 898 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 67.46%, with male literacy at 77.90% and female literacy at 56.00%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 93, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 305.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population968510458
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1297158
Scheduled Castes (SC)934647
Scheduled Tribes (ST)305160145
Literate Population566342224
Illiterate Population402168234

Nearby Villages of Deola

Deola 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)
KoryakankaryaNorth-East1.82 km
SonkhediSouth2.71 km
PipaliaNorth-East2.79 km
JiyagaonWest2.92 km
BachhkhalEast2.96 km
BachgaonNorth-East2.98 km
BarkhediNorth-East3.16 km
BelkhaSouth3.76 km
KankariyaSouth-West3.97 km
KhalSouth-East4.33 km

Transport and Connectivity of Deola

Deola is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Charkhera, while the nearest airport is Raja Bhoj International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 61.5 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Khategaon to Deola is about 26 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Dewas to Deola is about 146 km, with the usual travel time around ~4.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Deola

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

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

Health Facilities in Deola

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Deola 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 Deola

Where is Deola located?

Deola village is located in Khategaon Tehsil, Dewas district, Madhya Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Deola?

Deola is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Deola?

The pincode of Deola is 455336.

What is the population of Deola?

Deola had a total population of 968, including 510 males and 458 females.

How many households are there in Deola?

Deola had 197 households.

What is the literacy rate in Deola?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Deola was 67.46%. Male literacy was 77.90% and female literacy was 56.00%.