Sonai - Mungaoli, Ashoknagar

Sonai is a village situated in the Mungaoli tehsil of Ashoknagar district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Mungaoli and around 70 km from the district headquarters in Ashoknagar. Sonai village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sonai is 500702. The village covers a total geographical area of 544 hectares and falls under the 473444 pincode. Mungaoli is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Sonai village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Sonai

According to the 2011 Census, Sonai village had a total population of 808 people, including 428 males and 380 females, living in 149 households. The sex ratio was 888 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 68.75%, with male literacy at 75.28% and female literacy at 61.56%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 4, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 275.

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

Nearby Villages of Sonai

Sonai 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 Sonai

Sonai is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Guneru Bamori, while the nearest airport is Raja Bhoj International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 125.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Mungaoli to Sonai is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Ashoknagar to Sonai is about 70 km, with the usual travel time around ~2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sonai

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

Health Facilities in Sonai

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

FAQs about Sonai