Joyan - Alot, Ratlam

Joyan is a village situated in the Alot tehsil of Ratlam district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Alot and around 102 km from the district headquarters in Ratlam. Joyan village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Joyan is 470305. The village covers a total geographical area of 855.17 hectares and falls under the 457114 pincode. Alot is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Joyan

As per Census 2011, Joyan village has a total population of 1,470 people, consisting of 704 males and 766 females. The village has 252 households and a sex ratio of 1,088 females per 1,000 males. There are 236 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 753 literate and 717 illiterate residents. Additionally, 580 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Joyan

Joyan 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 Joyan

Joyan 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 Vikramgarh Alot, while the nearest airport is Devi Ahilyabai Holkar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 91.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Alot to Joyan is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Ratlam to Joyan is about 102 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Joyan

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

Health Facilities in Joyan

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

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