Sonpuri - Kirnapur, Balaghat
Sonpuri is a village situated in the Kirnapur tehsil of Balaghat district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 23 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kirnapur and around 43 km from the district headquarters in Balaghat. Kasangi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sonpuri village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Sonpuri is 497866. The village covers a total geographical area of 134.8 hectares and falls under the 481226 pincode. Balaghat is the nearest town, located about 43 km away.
Sonpuri village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Lanji Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Balaghat Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Nearby Villages of Sonpuri
Sonpuri 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:
| Nearby Village | Direction | Approx. Distance (Aerial) |
|---|---|---|
| Kariadand | South | 2.77 km |
| Kothiatola | East | 3.21 km |
| Kunde | South-West | 3.49 km |
| Tiwadi Khurd | West | 3.83 km |
| Madka Mandai | East | 4.03 km |
| Kasangi | North-East | 4.05 km |
| Khaprajhari | South | 4.33 km |
| Gaurbhatti | East | 4.43 km |
| Budhena Khurd | West | 5.42 km |
| Managarh | South-East | 5.47 km |
Transport and Connectivity of Sonpuri
The nearest railway station is Balaghat Junction, while the nearest airport is Gondia Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 20.4 km.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Private Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Balaghat to Sonpuri is about 43 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
FAQs about Sonpuri
Where is Sonpuri located?
Sonpuri village is located in Kirnapur Tehsil, Balaghat district, Madhya Pradesh, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Sonpuri?
The Gram Panchayat of Sonpuri is Kasangi.
What is the pincode of Sonpuri?
The pincode of Sonpuri is 481226.