Sonaputi Village - Bagbahra, Mahasamund

Sonaputi is a village situated in the Bagbahra tehsil of Mahasamund district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bagbahara and around 42 km from the district headquarters in Mahasamund. Sonaputi village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sonaputi is 446692. The village covers a total geographical area of 199.88 hectares and falls under the 493449 pincode. Bagbahara is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

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

Population of Sonaputi

As per Census 2011, Sonaputi village has a total population of 783 people, consisting of 397 males and 386 females. The village has 193 households and a sex ratio of 972 females per 1,000 males. There are 114 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 455 literate and 328 illiterate residents. Additionally, 144 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 256 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Sonaputi are given below:

Nearby Villages of Sonaputi

Sonaputi 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 Sonaputi

Sonaputi is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Komakhan, while the nearest airport is Nawapara Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 14.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bagbahara to Sonaputi is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Mahasamund to Sonaputi is about 42 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sonaputi

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

Health Facilities in Sonaputi

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

FAQs about Sonaputi