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

As per Census 2011, Khoriya village has a total population of 1,043 people, consisting of 536 males and 507 females. The village has 186 households and a sex ratio of 945 females per 1,000 males. There are 229 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 407 literate and 636 illiterate residents. Additionally, 2 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 1,033 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

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