Somnapur - Pandariya, Kabeerdham

Somnapur is a village situated in the Pandariya tehsil of Kabeerdham district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Pandariya and around 50 km from the district headquarters in Kawardha. Somnapur village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Somnapur is 439864. The village covers a total geographical area of 261.27 hectares and falls under the 491559 pincode. Pandariya is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

Somnapur 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 Somnapur

According to the 2011 Census, Somnapur village had a total population of 1,126 people, including 562 males and 564 females, living in 238 households. The sex ratio was 1,004 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 56.09%, with male literacy at 76.04% and female literacy at 36.86%.

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

Nearby Villages of Somnapur

Somnapur 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 Somnapur

Somnapur is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Salkaroad, while the nearest airport is Bilaspur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 56.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pandariya to Somnapur is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kawardha to Somnapur is about 50 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Somnapur

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

Health Facilities in Somnapur

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

FAQs about Somnapur