Sunga - Berasia, Bhopal

Sunga is a village situated in the Berasia tehsil of Bhopal district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 22 km from the tehsil headquarters in Berasia and around 64 km from the district headquarters in Bhopal. Sunga village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sunga is 482124. The village covers a total geographical area of 765.73 hectares and falls under the 462120 pincode. Berasia is the nearest town, located about 22 km away.

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

Population of Sunga

According to the 2011 Census, Sunga village had a total population of 1,328 people, including 701 males and 627 females, living in 274 households. The sex ratio was 894 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 53.22%, with male literacy at 64.24% and female literacy at 40.51%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 339, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 11.

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

Nearby Villages of Sunga

Sunga 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 Sunga

Sunga is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Kachnaria, while the nearest airport is Raja Bhoj International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 39.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Berasia to Sunga is about 22 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bhopal to Sunga is about 64 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sunga

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

Health Facilities in Sunga

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

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