Sondongri - Devkar, Bemetara

Sondongri is a village situated in the Devkar tehsil of Bemetara district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 35 km from Saja and around 55 km from Durg. Hathidob serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sondongri village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sondongri is 442171. The village covers a total geographical area of 287.73 hectares and falls under the 491331 pincode. Parpodhi is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Sondongri

According to the 2011 Census, Sondongri village had a total population of 507 people, including 258 males and 249 females, living in 91 households. The sex ratio was 965 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 76.09%, with male literacy at 90.13% and female literacy at 61.32%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 49, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 92.

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

Nearby Villages of Sondongri

Sondongri 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 Sondongri

Sondongri is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Rasmara, while the nearest airport is Raipur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 52.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Parpodhi to Sondongri is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Durg to Sondongri 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 Sondongri

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

Health Facilities in Sondongri

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

FAQs about Sondongri