Agera - Sonkatch, Dewas

Agera is a village situated in the Sonkatch tehsil of Dewas district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sonkatch and around 36 km from the district headquarters in Dewas. Agera village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Agera is 473476. The village covers a total geographical area of 434.62 hectares and falls under the 455118 pincode. Sonkatch is the nearest town, located about 6 km away.

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

Population of Agera

According to the 2011 Census, Agera village had a total population of 1,781 people, including 857 males and 924 females, living in 334 households. The sex ratio was 1,078 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 68.11%, with male literacy at 78.30% and female literacy at 58.98%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 558, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 146.

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

Nearby Villages of Agera

Agera 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 Agera

Agera is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Berchha, while the nearest airport is Devi Ahilyabai Holkar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 54.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sonkatch to Agera is about 6 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Dewas to Agera is about 36 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Agera

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

Health Facilities in Agera

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

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