Seoni - Marwahi, Gaurela-Pendra-Marwahi

Seoni is a village situated in the Marwahi tehsil of Gaurela-Pendra-Marwahi district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 13 km from Marwahi and around 150 km from Bilaspur. Seoni village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Seoni is 437519. The village covers a total geographical area of 963.28 hectares and falls under the 495118 pincode. Pendra is the nearest town, located about 35 km away.

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

Population of Seoni

According to the 2011 Census, Seoni village had a total population of 3,103 people, including 1,578 males and 1,525 females, living in 787 households. The sex ratio was 966 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 73.36%, with male literacy at 83.70% and female literacy at 62.95%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 428, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 979.

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

Nearby Villages of Seoni

Seoni 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 Seoni

Seoni is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Nigaura, while the nearest airport is Bilaspur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 91.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pendra to Seoni is about 35 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Bilaspur to Seoni is about 150 km, with the usual travel time around ~4.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Seoni

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

Health Facilities in Seoni

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

FAQs about Seoni