Sonkhedi
About Sonkhedi
According to Census 2011 information the location code or village code of Sonkhedi village is 478695. Sonkhedi village is located in Varla tehsil of Barwani district in Madhya Pradesh, India. It is situated 33km away from sub-district headquarter Varla (tehsildar office) and 128km away from district headquarter Barwani. As per 2009 stats, Sonkhedi village is also a gram panchayat.
The total geographical area of village is 447.87 hectares. Sonkhedi has a total population of 1,428 peoples, out of which male population is 724 while female population is 704. This results in a sex ratio of approximately 972 females for every 1,000 males. Literacy rate of sonkhedi village is 13.52% out of which 17.82% males and 9.09% females are literate. There are about 219 houses in sonkhedi village.
When it comes to administration, Sonkhedi village is governed by a Sarpanch, who is an elected representative (Head of Village) chosen through local elections, as per the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. As per 2019 stats, Sonkhedi village comes under Sendhawa Vidhan Sabha constituency & Khargone Lok Sabha constituency. Sendhwa is nearest town to sonkhedi village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 63km away.
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Population of Sonkhedi
The population details of Sonkhedi cover important figures like total population, male and female population, children aged 0–6 years, and the number of literate and illiterate people. It also shows how many residents belong to Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes. These details help in understanding the village structure, education level, and community groups.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,428 | 724 | 704 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 386 | 214 | 172 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) Population | 37 | 20 | 17 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population | 1,381 | 698 | 683 |
| Literate Population | 193 | 129 | 64 |
| Illiterate Population | 1,235 | 595 | 640 |
Connectivity of Sonkhedi
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available within 10+ km distance |
| Private Bus Service | Available within village |
| Railway Station | Available within 10+ km distance |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Sonkhedi
Where is Sonkhedi located?
Sonkhedi village is situated in Varla Tehsil, within the Barwani district of Madhya Pradesh, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Sonkhedi?
Sonkhedi serves as its own Gram Panchayat (as per 2009 stats), overseeing its local governance and development.
What is the population of Sonkhedi as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Sonkhedi is 1,428, with 724 males and 704 females.
How many households are there in Sonkhedi as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Sonkhedi village has a total of 219 households.
What is the literacy rate in Sonkhedi as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Sonkhedi is 13.52%. The male literacy rate is 17.82%, while the female literacy rate is 9.09%.