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

According to the 2011 Census, Sonkhedi village had a total population of 1,428 people, including 724 males and 704 females, living in 219 households. The sex ratio was 972 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 18.52%, with male literacy at 25.29% and female literacy at 12.03%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 37, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1,381.

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

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:

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.

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:

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:

FAQs about Sonkhedi