Sounga - Magarlod, Dhamtari

Sounga is a village situated in the Magarlod tehsil of Dhamtari district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Magarlod and around 42 km from the district headquarters in Dhamtari. Sounga village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sounga is 446932. The village covers a total geographical area of 596.86 hectares and falls under the 493662 pincode. Magarlod is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

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

Population of Sounga

According to the 2011 Census, Sounga village had a total population of 1,286 people, including 639 males and 647 females, living in 250 households. The sex ratio was 1,013 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 80.80%, with male literacy at 90.04% and female literacy at 71.81%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 31, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 42.

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

Nearby Villages of Sounga

Sounga 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 Sounga

Sounga 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 Kurud, while the nearest airport is Raipur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 32.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Magarlod to Sounga is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Dhamtari to Sounga is about 42 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sounga

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

Health Facilities in Sounga

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

FAQs about Sounga