Sona - Chanderi, Ashoknagar

Sona is a village situated in the Chanderi tehsil of Ashoknagar district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 40 km from the tehsil headquarters in Chanderi and around 80 km from the district headquarters in Ashoknagar. Sona village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sona is 500214. The village covers a total geographical area of 584 hectares and falls under the 473446 pincode. Chanderi is the nearest town, located about 40 km away.

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

Population of Sona

According to the 2011 Census, Sona village had a total population of 215 people, including 120 males and 95 females, living in 50 households. The sex ratio was 792 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 53.51%, with male literacy at 62.38% and female literacy at 42.86%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 40, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 106.

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

Nearby Villages of Sona

Sona 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 Sona

Public transport in the Sona is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Jakhalaun, while the nearest airport is Khajuraho Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 138.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chanderi to Sona is about 40 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Ashoknagar to Sona is about 80 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sona

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

Health Facilities in Sona

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

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