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

According to the 2011 Census, Garhkhajuriya village had a total population of 1,670 people, including 848 males and 822 females, living in 317 households. The sex ratio was 969 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 64.07%, with male literacy at 81.28% and female literacy at 47.03%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 507, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 10.

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

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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