Sonbacharwar - Pendra, Gaurela-Pendra-Marwahi

Sonbacharwar is a village situated in the Pendra tehsil of Gaurela-Pendra-Marwahi district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 13 km from Pendra and around 96 km from Bilaspur. Son Bacharwar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sonbacharwar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sonbacharwar is 437635. The village covers a total geographical area of 712.25 hectares and falls under the 495119 pincode. Pendra is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.

Sonbacharwar 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 Sonbacharwar

According to the 2011 Census, Sonbacharwar village had a total population of 1,774 people, including 900 males and 874 females, living in 431 households. The sex ratio was 971 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 61.37%, with male literacy at 72.70% and female literacy at 50.00%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 97, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1,102.

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

Nearby Villages of Sonbacharwar

Sonbacharwar 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 Sonbacharwar

Public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the Sonbacharwar. The nearest railway station is Khodri, while the nearest airport is Bilaspur 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 Pendra to Sonbacharwar is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bilaspur to Sonbacharwar is about 96 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sonbacharwar

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

Health Facilities in Sonbacharwar

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

FAQs about Sonbacharwar