Garhkhajuriya - Sonkatch, Dewas

Garhkhajuriya is a village situated in the Sonkatch tehsil of Dewas district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 22 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sonkatch and around 52 km from the district headquarters in Dewas. Gadkhajuriya serves as the Gram Panchayat for Garhkhajuriya village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Garhkhajuriya is 473388. The village covers a total geographical area of 849.19 hectares and falls under the 455118 pincode. Sonkatch is the nearest town, located about 22 km away.

Garhkhajuriya village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Sonkatch Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Dewas Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Garhkhajuriya

As per Census 2011, Garhkhajuriya village has a total population of 1,670 people, consisting of 848 males and 822 females. The village has 317 households and a sex ratio of 969 females per 1,000 males. There are 231 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 922 literate and 748 illiterate residents. Additionally, 507 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 10 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Garhkhajuriya are given below:

Nearby Villages of Garhkhajuriya

Garhkhajuriya 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 Garhkhajuriya

Garhkhajuriya 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 60.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sonkatch to Garhkhajuriya is about 22 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Dewas to Garhkhajuriya is about 52 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Garhkhajuriya

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

Health Facilities in Garhkhajuriya

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

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