Sonbarsa Village - Kharsia, Raigarh

Sonbarsa is a village situated in the Kharsia tehsil of Raigarh district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kharsia and around 44 km from the district headquarters in Raigarh. Sonbarsa village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sonbarsa is 435236. The village covers a total geographical area of 233.26 hectares and falls under the 496661 pincode. Kharsia is the nearest town, located about 7 km away.

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

Population of Sonbarsa

As per Census 2011, Sonbarsa village has a total population of 789 people, consisting of 392 males and 397 females. The village has 190 households and a sex ratio of 1,012 females per 1,000 males. There are 116 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 456 literate and 333 illiterate residents. Additionally, 187 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 381 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Sonbarsa

Sonbarsa 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 Sonbarsa

Sonbarsa is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Kharsia, while the nearest airport is Jharsuguda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 75.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kharsia to Sonbarsa is about 7 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Raigarh to Sonbarsa is about 44 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sonbarsa

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

Health Facilities in Sonbarsa

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

FAQs about Sonbarsa