Khoyara - Sonkatch, Dewas

Khoyara is a village situated in the Sonkatch tehsil of Dewas district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 14 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sonkatch and around 44 km from the district headquarters in Dewas. Kachnariya serves as the Gram Panchayat for Khoyara village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Khoyara is 473404. The village covers a total geographical area of 262.3 hectares and falls under the 455118 pincode. Sonkatch is the nearest town, located about 14 km away.

Khoyara 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 Khoyara

As per Census 2011, Khoyara village has a total population of 435 people, consisting of 220 males and 215 females. The village has 111 households and a sex ratio of 977 females per 1,000 males. There are 71 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 213 literate and 222 illiterate residents. Additionally, 430 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 3 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population435220215
Child Population (0–6 yrs)714130
Scheduled Castes (SC)430217213
Scheduled Tribes (ST)321
Literate Population21313281
Illiterate Population22288134

Nearby Villages of Khoyara

Khoyara 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
MundikhediSouth-East0.98 km
MawarkhediNorth-West1.25 km
Kheriyajagir(thikana)North2.25 km
Kachnariya EklehraEast2.39 km
SadhukhediNorth-East3.18 km
BerakhediWest3.24 km
KaradiyamahoreWest3.49 km
PatadiyatajNorth-West3.49 km
GandharvpuriSouth3.54 km
Surakheda KalanNorth-West3.64 km

Transport and Connectivity of Khoyara

Khoyara is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Berchha, while the nearest airport is Devi Ahilyabai Holkar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 57.6 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sonkatch to Khoyara is about 14 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Dewas to Khoyara is about 44 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Khoyara

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

Health Facilities in Khoyara

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Khoyara

Where is Khoyara located?

Khoyara village is located in Sonkatch Tehsil, Dewas district, Madhya Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Khoyara?

The Gram Panchayat of Khoyara is Kachnariya.

What is the pincode of Khoyara?

The pincode of Khoyara is 455118.

What is the population of Khoyara?

Khoyara has a total population of 435, including 220 males and 215 females.

How many households are there in Khoyara?

There are 111 households in Khoyara.

What is the literacy rate in Khoyara?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Khoyara is 48.97%. Male literacy is 60.00% and female literacy is 37.67%.