Sonesarar - Dongargaon, Rajnandgaon

Sonesarar is a village situated in the Dongargaon tehsil of Rajnandgaon district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 17 km from the tehsil headquarters in Dongargaon and around 18 km from the district headquarters in Rajnandgaon. Sonesarar village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sonesarar is 441182. The village covers a total geographical area of 634.28 hectares and falls under the 491441 pincode. Dongargaon is the nearest town, located about 17 km away.

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

Population of Sonesarar

According to the 2011 Census, Sonesarar village had a total population of 1,445 people, including 732 males and 713 females, living in 283 households. The sex ratio was 974 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 76.67%, with male literacy at 85.65% and female literacy at 67.52%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 35, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 196.

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

Nearby Villages of Sonesarar

Sonesarar 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 Sonesarar

Sonesarar 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 Bakal, while the nearest airport is Raipur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 66.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dongargaon to Sonesarar is about 17 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Rajnandgaon to Sonesarar is about 18 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sonesarar

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

Health Facilities in Sonesarar

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

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