Sonegaon - Tirodi, Balaghat

Sonegaon is a village situated in the Tirodi tehsil of Balaghat district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Tirodi and around 60 km from the district headquarters in Balaghat. Sonegaon village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sonegaon is 497353. The village covers a total geographical area of 305.93 hectares and falls under the 481449 pincode. Katangi is the nearest town, located about 14 km away.

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

Population of Sonegaon

According to the 2011 Census, Sonegaon village had a total population of 790 people, including 366 males and 424 females, living in 177 households. The sex ratio was 1,158 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 78.40%, with male literacy at 89.14% and female literacy at 69.15%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 119, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 133.

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

Nearby Villages of Sonegaon

Sonegaon 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 Sonegaon

Sonegaon is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Tirodi, while the nearest airport is Gondia Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 46.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Katangi to Sonegaon is about 14 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balaghat to Sonegaon is about 60 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sonegaon

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

Health Facilities in Sonegaon

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

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