Bhayagaon - Tonk Khurd, Dewas

Bhayagaon is a village situated in the Tonk Khurd tehsil of Dewas district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 28 km from the tehsil headquarters in Tonk Khurd and around 58 km from the district headquarters in Dewas. Guradiyasurdas serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bhayagaon village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bhayagaon is 473340. The village covers a total geographical area of 550.76 hectares and falls under the 455116 pincode. Tonk Khurd is the nearest town, located about 28 km away.

Bhayagaon 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 Bhayagaon

As per Census 2011, Bhayagaon village has a total population of 871 people, consisting of 436 males and 435 females. The village has 199 households and a sex ratio of 997 females per 1,000 males. There are 146 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 460 literate and 411 illiterate residents. Additionally, 386 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population871436435
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1467670
Scheduled Castes (SC)386198188
Literate Population460292168
Illiterate Population411144267

Nearby Villages of Bhayagaon

Bhayagaon 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)
Bhutiya BujurgSouth2.05 km
BhilkhediNorth2.29 km
Bagwai KhoyaraNorth-West2.41 km
RehtiyaSouth-East2.49 km
ChhayanhajjamSouth-West3.47 km
KhedirajpuraSouth3.50 km
Guradiya SurdasWest3.70 km
NagpachlanaNorth-East3.77 km
RaypurSouth4.24 km
JamoniyaNorth-West4.43 km

Transport and Connectivity of Bhayagaon

Bhayagaon 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 Berchha, while the nearest airport is Devi Ahilyabai Holkar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 59.1 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Tonk Khurd to Bhayagaon is about 28 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Dewas to Bhayagaon is about 58 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bhayagaon

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

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

Health Facilities in Bhayagaon

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

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

FAQs about Bhayagaon

Where is Bhayagaon located?

Bhayagaon village is located in Tonk Khurd Tehsil, Dewas district, Madhya Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Bhayagaon?

The Gram Panchayat of Bhayagaon is Guradiyasurdas.

What is the pincode of Bhayagaon?

The pincode of Bhayagaon is 455116.

What is the population of Bhayagaon?

Bhayagaon has a total population of 871, including 436 males and 435 females.

How many households are there in Bhayagaon?

There are 199 households in Bhayagaon.

What is the literacy rate in Bhayagaon?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Bhayagaon is 52.81%. Male literacy is 66.97% and female literacy is 38.62%.