Sonamundi - Basna, Mahasamund

Sonamundi is a village situated in the Basna tehsil of Mahasamund district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Basna and around 150 km from the district headquarters in Mahasamund. Chhotepatni serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sonamundi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sonamundi is 445832. The village covers a total geographical area of 156.43 hectares and falls under the 493554 pincode. Basna is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

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

Population of Sonamundi

According to the 2011 Census, Sonamundi village had a total population of 369 people, including 190 males and 179 females, living in 92 households. The sex ratio was 942 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 71.12%, with male literacy at 82.53% and female literacy at 58.97%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 89, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 244.

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

Nearby Villages of Sonamundi

Sonamundi 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 Sonamundi

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Sonamundi. The nearest railway station is Komakhan, while the nearest airport is Nawapara Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 44.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Basna to Sonamundi is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Mahasamund to Sonamundi is about 150 km, with the usual travel time around ~4.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sonamundi

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

Health Facilities in Sonamundi

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

FAQs about Sonamundi