Onkara - Khategaon, Dewas

Onkara is a village situated in the Khategaon tehsil of Dewas district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 45 km from the tehsil headquarters in Khategaon and around 112 km from the district headquarters in Dewas. Omkar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Onkara village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Onkara is 474201. The village covers a total geographical area of 1175.18 hectares and falls under the 455332 pincode. Kannod is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

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

Population of Onkara

According to the 2011 Census, Onkara village had a total population of 1,453 people, including 765 males and 688 females, living in 236 households. The sex ratio was 899 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 51.73%, with male literacy at 64.76% and female literacy at 37.80%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 90, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 898.

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

Nearby Villages of Onkara

Onkara 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 Onkara

Onkara is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Sehore, while the nearest airport is Raja Bhoj International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 59.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kannod to Onkara is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Dewas to Onkara is about 112 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Onkara

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

Health Facilities in Onkara

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

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