Somanapur - Kunda, Kabeerdham

Somanapur is a village situated in the Kunda tehsil of Kabeerdham district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 35 km from Pandariya and around 35 km from Kawardha. Somanapur P. serves as the Gram Panchayat for Somanapur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Somanapur is 440011. The village covers a total geographical area of 237.31 hectares and falls under the 491559 pincode. Pandariya is the nearest town, located about 35 km away.

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

Population of Somanapur

According to the 2011 Census, Somanapur village had a total population of 889 people, including 438 males and 451 females, living in 217 households. The sex ratio was 1,030 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 64.02%, with male literacy at 79.02% and female literacy at 49.86%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 438, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 76.

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

Nearby Villages of Somanapur

Somanapur 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 Somanapur

Somanapur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Hathbandh, while the nearest airport is Bilaspur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 56.7 km.

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

Banking and Postal Services in Somanapur

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

Health Facilities in Somanapur

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

FAQs about Somanapur