Sonigaon - Multai, Betul

Sonigaon is a village situated in the Multai tehsil of Betul district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 22 km from the tehsil headquarters in Multai and around 72 km from the district headquarters in Betul. Sonogaon serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sonigaon village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sonigaon is 486327. The village covers a total geographical area of 664.4 hectares and falls under the 460661 pincode. Multai is the nearest town, located about 22 km away.

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

Population of Sonigaon

According to the 2011 Census, Sonigaon village had a total population of 810 people, including 424 males and 386 females, living in 174 households. The sex ratio was 910 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 80.08%, with male literacy at 85.26% and female literacy at 74.26%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 130, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 152.

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

Nearby Villages of Sonigaon

Sonigaon 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 Sonigaon

Sonigaon is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Hatna Pur, while the nearest airport is Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 82.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Multai to Sonigaon is about 22 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Betul to Sonigaon is about 72 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sonigaon

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

Health Facilities in Sonigaon

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

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