Onkara

Onkara is a village located in Khategaon tehsil of Dewas district in Madhya Pradesh, India. It is situated 45km away from sub-district headquarter Khategaon (tehsildar office) and 112km away from district headquarter Dewas. As per 2009 stats, Omkar is the gram panchayat of Onkara village.

Onkara has its own place in the vibrant Dewas region. In the following sections, you’ll find details about population, literacy, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local governance, nearby villages, connectivity, and more.

About Onkara

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Onkara is 474201. The village spans a total geographical area of 1175.18 hectares. Kannod is nearest town to Onkara village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 25km away.

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Population of Onkara

Below is a concise population overview of Onkara as per the Census 2011 data. The table highlights the key population metrics categorized by gender and social groups.

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 1,453 765 688
Child Population (0–6 yrs) 266 152 114
Scheduled Castes (SC) 90 52 38
Scheduled Tribes (ST) 898 471 427
Literate Population 614 397 217
Illiterate Population 839 368 471

Here's a detailed summary of the Basic Population Details of Onkara village:

  • The total population of Onkara village is around 1,453, including approximately 765 males and 688 females, with a sex ratio of 899 females per 1,000 males.
  • There are about 266 children aged 0–6 years in Onkara village, reflecting the young population in the village.
  • Onkara village has 90 people belonging to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 898 residents from the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
  • The literacy rate of Onkara village is about 42.26%, with male literacy at 51.90% and female literacy at 31.54%.
  • There are around 236 households in Onkara village.

Connectivity of Onkara

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Onkara. As per the 2011 stats, Onkara had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Connectivity Type Status (in year 2011)
Public Bus Service Available within 10+ km distance
Private Bus Service Available within village
Railway Station Available within 10+ km distance

Nearby Villages of Onkara

Knowing the nearby villages of Onkara helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Onkara.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Onkara

Where is Onkara located?
Onkara village is situated in Khategaon Tehsil, within the Dewas district of Madhya Pradesh, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Onkara?
The Gram Panchayat of Onkara is Omkar (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.
What is the population of Onkara as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Onkara is 1,453, with 765 males and 688 females.
How many households are there in Onkara as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Onkara village has a total of 236 households.
What is the literacy rate in Onkara as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Onkara is 42.26%. The male literacy rate is 51.90%, while the female literacy rate is 31.54%.