Sontalai - Amla, Betul

Sontalai is a village situated in the Amla tehsil of Betul district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 18 km from the tehsil headquarters in Amla and around 53 km from the district headquarters in Betul. Tirmahu serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sontalai village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sontalai is 486462. The village covers a total geographical area of 419.82 hectares and falls under the 460551 pincode. Amla is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

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

Population of Sontalai

As per Census 2011, Sontalai village has a total population of 1,094 people, consisting of 567 males and 527 females. The village has 234 households and a sex ratio of 929 females per 1,000 males. There are 151 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 716 literate and 378 illiterate residents. Additionally, 59 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 121 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Sontalai

Sontalai 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 Sontalai

Sontalai 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 Jambara, while the nearest airport is Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 99.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Amla to Sontalai is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Betul to Sontalai is about 53 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sontalai

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

Health Facilities in Sontalai

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

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