Ochaka - Meghnagar, Jhabua

Ochaka is a village situated in the Meghnagar tehsil of Jhabua district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 22 km from the tehsil headquarters in Meghnagar and around 38 km from the district headquarters in Jhabua. Ochaka village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ochaka is 504471. The village covers a total geographical area of 277.89 hectares and falls under the 457779 pincode. Thandla is the nearest town, located about 22 km away.

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

Population of Ochaka

According to the 2011 Census, Ochaka village had a total population of 1,232 people, including 637 males and 595 females, living in 213 households. The sex ratio was 934 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 27.36%, with male literacy at 37.63% and female literacy at 16.41%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1,230.

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

Nearby Villages of Ochaka

Ochaka 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 Ochaka

Ochaka is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Meghnagar, while the nearest airport is Devi Ahilyabai Holkar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 110.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Thandla to Ochaka is about 22 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jhabua to Ochaka is about 38 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 Ochaka

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

Health Facilities in Ochaka

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

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