Sonjhara - Waraseoni, Balaghat

Sonjhara is a village situated in the Waraseoni tehsil of Balaghat district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 18 km from the tehsil headquarters in Waraseoni and around 40 km from the district headquarters in Balaghat. Sonjhara village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sonjhara is 497435. The village covers a total geographical area of 473.78 hectares and falls under the 481335 pincode. Waraseoni is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

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

Population of Sonjhara

According to the 2011 Census, Sonjhara village had a total population of 1,541 people, including 735 males and 806 females, living in 399 households. The sex ratio was 1,097 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 69.47%, with male literacy at 79.66% and female literacy at 60.25%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 217, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 11.

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

Nearby Villages of Sonjhara

Sonjhara 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 Sonjhara

Sonjhara is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Tirodi, while the nearest airport is Gondia Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 28.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Waraseoni to Sonjhara is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balaghat to Sonjhara is about 40 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sonjhara

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

Health Facilities in Sonjhara

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

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