Sorli - Marri Bangla(Deori), Balod

Sorli is a village situated in the Marri Bangla(Deori) tehsil of Balod district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 8 km from Dondiluhara and around 57 km from Durg. Sorli village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sorli is 442988. The village covers a total geographical area of 767.09 hectares and falls under the 491227 pincode. Dondiluhara is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

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

Population of Sorli

As per Census 2011, Sorli village has a total population of 2,047 people, consisting of 1,026 males and 1,021 females. The village has 434 households and a sex ratio of 995 females per 1,000 males. There are 232 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,397 literate and 650 illiterate residents. Additionally, 258 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 588 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Sorli

Sorli 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 Sorli

Sorli is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Balod, while the nearest airport is Raipur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 64.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dondiluhara to Sorli is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Durg to Sorli is about 57 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 Sorli

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

Health Facilities in Sorli

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

FAQs about Sorli