Sonkhedi - Kannod, Dewas

Sonkhedi is a village situated in the Kannod tehsil of Dewas district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kannod and around 105 km from the district headquarters in Dewas. Sonkhedi village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sonkhedi is 473750. The village covers a total geographical area of 1490.12 hectares and falls under the 455332 pincode. Kannod is the nearest town, located about 5 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 Dewas Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Sonkhedi

According to the 2011 Census, Sonkhedi village had a total population of 2,043 people, including 1,047 males and 996 females, living in 406 households. The sex ratio was 951 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 62.88%, with male literacy at 77.28% and female literacy at 48.20%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 89, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 729.

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, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Harda, while the nearest airport is Raja Bhoj International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 68.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kannod to Sonkhedi is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Dewas to Sonkhedi is about 105 km, with the usual travel time around ~3 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:

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