Sonpuri - Dipka, Korba

Sonpuri is a village situated in the Dipka tehsil of Korba district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 47 km from Katghora and around 12 km from Korba. Pali serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sonpuri village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sonpuri is 435911. The village covers a total geographical area of 295.01 hectares and falls under the 495454 pincode. Korba is the nearest town, located about 5 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 Katghora Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Korba Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Sonpuri

According to the 2011 Census, Sonpuri village had a total population of 902 people, including 431 males and 471 females, living in 203 households. The sex ratio was 1,093 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 71.67%, with male literacy at 85.71% and female literacy at 58.48%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 34, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 211.

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

Sonpuri is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Korba, while the nearest airport is Bilaspur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 56.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Korba to Sonpuri is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Korba to Sonpuri is about 12 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. 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