Oad - Sonkatch, Dewas

Oad is a village situated in the Sonkatch tehsil of Dewas district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 4 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sonkatch and around 32 km from the district headquarters in Dewas. Oad village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Oad is 473458. The village covers a total geographical area of 541.26 hectares and falls under the 455118 pincode. Sonkatch is the nearest town, located about 4 km away.

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

Population of Oad

According to the 2011 Census, Oad village had a total population of 1,356 people, including 697 males and 659 females, living in 239 households. The sex ratio was 945 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 68.23%, with male literacy at 83.02% and female literacy at 53.32%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 827.

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

Nearby Villages of Oad

Oad 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 Oad

Oad is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Dewas, while the nearest airport is Devi Ahilyabai Holkar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 48.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sonkatch to Oad is about 4 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Dewas to Oad is about 32 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 Oad

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

Health Facilities in Oad

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

FAQs about Oad