Sonkhedi - Varla, Barwani

Sonkhedi is a village situated in the Varla tehsil of Barwani district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 33 km from the tehsil headquarters in Varla and around 128 km from the district headquarters in Barwani. Sonkhedi village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sonkhedi is 478695. The village covers a total geographical area of 447.87 hectares and falls under the 451666 pincode. Sendhwa is the nearest town, located about 63 km away.

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

Population of Sonkhedi

As per Census 2011, Sonkhedi village has a total population of 1,428 people, consisting of 724 males and 704 females. The village has 219 households and a sex ratio of 972 females per 1,000 males. There are 386 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 193 literate and 1,235 illiterate residents. Additionally, 37 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 1,381 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Sonkhedi are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,428724704
Child Population (0–6 yrs)386214172
Scheduled Castes (SC)372017
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1,381698683
Literate Population19312964
Illiterate Population1,235595640

Nearby Villages of Sonkhedi

Sonkhedi 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 VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
VilvaSouth-West3.77 km
PanaliWest5.66 km
BhalabardiNorth-West5.68 km
ChirmiriyaEast6.57 km
AmbaautarNorth-West6.93 km
KamodWest7.15 km
DhawadaNorth-West7.88 km
PanjaryaWest9.61 km
DhawaliWest10.43 km
KhokariWest13.14 km

Transport and Connectivity of Sonkhedi

Sonkhedi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Paldhi, while the nearest airport is Jalgaon Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 43.1 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sendhwa to Sonkhedi is about 63 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.8 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Barwani to Sonkhedi is about 128 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sonkhedi

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within >10 km

Health Facilities in Sonkhedi

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Sonkhedi

Where is Sonkhedi located?

Sonkhedi village is located in Varla Tehsil, Barwani district, Madhya Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Sonkhedi?

Sonkhedi is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Sonkhedi?

The pincode of Sonkhedi is 451666.

What is the population of Sonkhedi?

Sonkhedi has a total population of 1,428, including 724 males and 704 females.

How many households are there in Sonkhedi?

There are 219 households in Sonkhedi.

What is the literacy rate in Sonkhedi?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Sonkhedi is 13.52%. Male literacy is 17.82% and female literacy is 9.09%.