Somgaon - Khategaon, Dewas

Somgaon is a village situated in the Khategaon tehsil of Dewas district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 14 km from the tehsil headquarters in Khategaon and around 124 km from the district headquarters in Dewas. Somgaon village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Somgaon is 474243. The village covers a total geographical area of 546.68 hectares and falls under the 455336 pincode. Khategaon is the nearest town, located about 14 km away.

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

Population of Somgaon

According to the 2011 Census, Somgaon village had a total population of 1,506 people, including 810 males and 696 females, living in 368 households. The sex ratio was 859 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 83.09%, with male literacy at 90.47% and female literacy at 74.41%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 263, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 368.

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

Nearby Villages of Somgaon

Somgaon 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 Somgaon

Somgaon is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 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 68.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Khategaon to Somgaon is about 14 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Dewas to Somgaon is about 124 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Somgaon

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

Health Facilities in Somgaon

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

FAQs about Somgaon