Sonpuri - Pandariya, Kabeerdham

Sonpuri is a village situated in the Pandariya tehsil of Kabeerdham district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 3 km from the tehsil headquarters in Pandariya and around 38 km from the district headquarters in Kawardha. Sonpuri village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sonpuri is 439893. The village covers a total geographical area of 130.55 hectares and falls under the 491559 pincode. Pandariya is the nearest town, located about 3 km away.

Sonpuri 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 Sonpuri

According to the 2011 Census, Sonpuri village had a total population of 625 people, including 304 males and 321 females, living in 145 households. The sex ratio was 1,056 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 64.56%, with male literacy at 77.35% and female literacy at 52.92%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 624.

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

Nearby Villages of Sonpuri

Sonpuri 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 Sonpuri

Public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the Sonpuri. The nearest railway station is Kargi Road, while the nearest airport is Bilaspur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 59.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pandariya to Sonpuri is about 3 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kawardha to Sonpuri is about 38 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 Sonpuri

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

Health Facilities in Sonpuri

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

FAQs about Sonpuri