Sonpuri Village - Saraipali, Mahasamund

Sonpuri is a village situated in the Saraipali tehsil of Mahasamund district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 32 km from the tehsil headquarters in Saraipali and around 95 km from the district headquarters in Mahasamund. Dumarpali serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sonpuri village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sonpuri is 445974. The village covers a total geographical area of 287.15 hectares and falls under the 493558 pincode. Saraipali is the nearest town, located about 32 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 Saraipali Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Mahasamund Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Sonpuri

As per Census 2011, Sonpuri village has a total population of 43 people, consisting of 19 males and 24 females. The village has 11 households and a sex ratio of 1,263 females per 1,000 males. There are 5 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 27 literate and 16 illiterate residents.

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

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 >10 km of the Sonpuri. The nearest railway station is Dungripadi, while the nearest airport is Nawapara Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 53.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Saraipali to Sonpuri is about 32 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Mahasamund to Sonpuri is about 95 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.7 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