Sondka - Kharsia, Raigarh

Sondka is a village situated in the Kharsia tehsil of Raigarh district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 16 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kharsia and around 35 km from the district headquarters in Raigarh. Sondka village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sondka is 435279. The village covers a total geographical area of 278.89 hectares and falls under the 496661 pincode. Kharsia is the nearest town, located about 16 km away.

Sondka 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 Sondka

According to the 2011 Census, Sondka village had a total population of 1,115 people, including 557 males and 558 females, living in 333 households. The sex ratio was 1,002 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 82.31%, with male literacy at 90.76% and female literacy at 73.93%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 251, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 90.

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

Nearby Villages of Sondka

Sondka 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 Sondka

Sondka 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 Robertson, while the nearest airport is Jharsuguda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 70.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kharsia to Sondka is about 16 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Raigarh to Sondka is about 35 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sondka

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

Health Facilities in Sondka

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

FAQs about Sondka