Soter - Chanderi, Ashoknagar

Soter is a village situated in the Chanderi tehsil of Ashoknagar district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Chanderi and around 100 km from the district headquarters in Ashoknagar. Soter village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Soter is 500219. The village covers a total geographical area of 1298.45 hectares and falls under the 473446 pincode. Chanderi is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

Soter 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 Soter

According to the 2011 Census, Soter village had a total population of 1,137 people, including 601 males and 536 females, living in 256 households. The sex ratio was 892 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 56.46%, with male literacy at 70.56% and female literacy at 40.85%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 129, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 182.

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

Nearby Villages of Soter

Soter 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 Soter

Soter is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Jakhalaun, while the nearest airport is Raja Bhoj International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 136.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chanderi to Soter is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Ashoknagar to Soter is about 100 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Soter

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

Health Facilities in Soter

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

FAQs about Soter