Khoriya - Petlawad, Jhabua

Khoriya is a village situated in the Petlawad tehsil of Jhabua district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Petlawad and around 55 km from the district headquarters in Jhabua. Khoriya village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Khoriya is 504219. The village covers a total geographical area of 662.51 hectares and falls under the 457773 pincode. Petlawad is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

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

Population of Khoriya

According to the 2011 Census, Khoriya village had a total population of 1,043 people, including 536 males and 507 females, living in 186 households. The sex ratio was 946 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 50.00%, with male literacy at 67.29% and female literacy at 31.11%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 2, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1,033.

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

Nearby Villages of Khoriya

Khoriya 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 Khoriya

Khoriya is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Panch Pipila, while the nearest airport is Devi Ahilyabai Holkar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 87.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Petlawad to Khoriya is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jhabua to Khoriya is about 55 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Khoriya

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

Health Facilities in Khoriya

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

FAQs about Khoriya