Sonbarsa - Darima, Surguja

Sonbarsa is a village situated in the Darima tehsil of Surguja district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 28 km from Ambikapur and around 28 km from Ambikapur. Sonbarsa village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sonbarsa is 433022. The village covers a total geographical area of 411.79 hectares and falls under the 497001 pincode. Ambikapur is the nearest town, located about 28 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 Lundra Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Surguja Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Sonbarsa

As per Census 2011, Sonbarsa village has a total population of 967 people, consisting of 460 males and 507 females. The village has 211 households and a sex ratio of 1,102 females per 1,000 males. There are 157 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 447 literate and 520 illiterate residents. Additionally, 15 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 727 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, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Ambikapur, while the nearest airport is Jharsuguda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 116.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Ambikapur to Sonbarsa is about 28 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 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