Kohniya - Begamganj, Raisen

Kohniya is a village situated in the Begamganj tehsil of Raisen district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 17 km from the tehsil headquarters in Begamganj and around 80 km from the district headquarters in Raisen. Kohaniya serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kohniya village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kohniya is 484068. The village covers a total geographical area of 351.8 hectares and falls under the 464881 pincode. Begamganj is the nearest town, located about 17 km away.

Kohniya village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Silwani Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Vidisha Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Kohniya

As per Census 2011, Kohniya village has a total population of 436 people, consisting of 232 males and 204 females. The village has 113 households and a sex ratio of 879 females per 1,000 males. There are 71 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 224 literate and 212 illiterate residents. Additionally, 204 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 19 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Kohniya

Kohniya 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 Kohniya

Kohniya is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Gulabhganj, while the nearest airport is Raja Bhoj International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 77.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Begamganj to Kohniya is about 17 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Raisen to Kohniya is about 80 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kohniya

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

Health Facilities in Kohniya

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

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