Sonmau - Mohkhed, Chhindwara

Sonmau is a village situated in the Mohkhed tehsil of Chhindwara district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Mohkhed and around 37 km from the district headquarters in Chhindwara. Shakkarzhiri serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sonmau village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sonmau is 495059. The village covers a total geographical area of 265 hectares and falls under the 480108 pincode. Chhindwara is the nearest town, located about 37 km away.

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

Population of Sonmau

As per Census 2011, Sonmau village has a total population of 480 people, consisting of 243 males and 237 females. The village has 93 households and a sex ratio of 975 females per 1,000 males. There are 65 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 311 literate and 169 illiterate residents. Additionally, 13 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 41 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population480243237
Child Population (0–6 yrs)653827
Scheduled Castes (SC)1367
Scheduled Tribes (ST)412120
Literate Population311176135
Illiterate Population16967102

Nearby Villages of Sonmau

Sonmau 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)
KhariWest1.35 km
MahalpurEast1.47 km
ShakkarzhiriSouth1.68 km
PalakhedNorth-West2.26 km
SohagpurNorth-East2.33 km
KalathuniSouth2.37 km
Jhala KuhiNorth-West3.40 km
AmbamaliWest3.62 km
SarothSouth-East3.79 km
ChhabriEast3.85 km

Transport and Connectivity of Sonmau

Sonmau 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 Umra Nala, while the nearest airport is Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 73.5 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chhindwara to Sonmau is about 37 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sonmau

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Sonmau

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km

FAQs about Sonmau

Where is Sonmau located?

Sonmau village is located in Mohkhed Tehsil, Chhindwara district, Madhya Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Sonmau?

The Gram Panchayat of Sonmau is Shakkarzhiri.

What is the pincode of Sonmau?

The pincode of Sonmau is 480108.

What is the population of Sonmau?

Sonmau has a total population of 480, including 243 males and 237 females.

How many households are there in Sonmau?

There are 93 households in Sonmau.

What is the literacy rate in Sonmau?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Sonmau is 64.79%. Male literacy is 72.43% and female literacy is 56.96%.