Jolay - Sonkatch, Dewas

Jolay is a village situated in the Sonkatch tehsil of Dewas district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 28 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sonkatch and around 63 km from the district headquarters in Dewas. Jolai serves as the Gram Panchayat for Jolay village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jolay is 473373. The village covers a total geographical area of 775.44 hectares and falls under the 455118 pincode. Sonkatch is the nearest town, located about 28 km away.

Jolay 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 Jolay

As per Census 2011, Jolay village has a total population of 1,460 people, consisting of 743 males and 717 females. The village has 277 households and a sex ratio of 965 females per 1,000 males. There are 212 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 834 literate and 626 illiterate residents. Additionally, 694 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Jolay

Jolay 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 Jolay

Jolay is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Kisoni, while the nearest airport is Devi Ahilyabai Holkar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 66.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sonkatch to Jolay is about 28 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Dewas to Jolay is about 63 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Jolay

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

Health Facilities in Jolay

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

FAQs about Jolay