Soyada - Lakhanpur, Surguja

Soyada is a village situated in the Lakhanpur tehsil of Surguja district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 13 km from the tehsil headquarters in Lakhanpur and around 24 km from the district headquarters in Ambikapur. Chando serves as the Gram Panchayat for Soyada village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Soyada is 433101. The village covers a total geographical area of 638.33 hectares and falls under the 497116 pincode. Lakhanpur is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.

Soyada 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 Soyada

According to the 2011 Census, Soyada village had a total population of 419 people, including 210 males and 209 females, living in 125 households. The sex ratio was 995 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 44.54%, with male literacy at 56.04% and female literacy at 32.57%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 216, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 121.

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

Nearby Villages of Soyada

Soyada 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 Soyada

Soyada 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 Bilaspur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 118.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Lakhanpur to Soyada is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Ambikapur to Soyada is about 24 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 Soyada

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

Health Facilities in Soyada

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

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