Sogalpur - Lanji, Balaghat

Sogalpur is a village situated in the Lanji tehsil of Balaghat district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 4 km from the tehsil headquarters in Lanji and around 66 km from the district headquarters in Balaghat. Rampura serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sogalpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sogalpur is 498496. The village covers a total geographical area of 155.02 hectares and falls under the 481222 pincode. Lanji is the nearest town, located about 4 km away.

Sogalpur 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.

Population of Sogalpur

According to the 2011 Census, Sogalpur village had a total population of 968 people, including 489 males and 479 females, living in 218 households. The sex ratio was 980 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 82.86%, with male literacy at 90.51% and female literacy at 74.88%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 32, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 348.

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

Nearby Villages of Sogalpur

Sogalpur 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 Sogalpur

Sogalpur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Amgaon, while the nearest airport is Gondia Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 17.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Lanji to Sogalpur is about 4 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balaghat to Sogalpur is about 66 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sogalpur

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

Health Facilities in Sogalpur

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

FAQs about Sogalpur