Songaon - Gandhwani, Dhar

Songaon is a village situated in the Gandhwani tehsil of Dhar district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 16 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gandhwani and around 90 km from the district headquarters in Dhar. Songaon village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Songaon is 475307. The village covers a total geographical area of 654.52 hectares and falls under the 454446 pincode. Manawar is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

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

Population of Songaon

According to the 2011 Census, Songaon village had a total population of 1,548 people, including 777 males and 771 females, living in 331 households. The sex ratio was 992 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 65.34%, with male literacy at 79.07% and female literacy at 51.51%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 77, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1,144.

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

Nearby Villages of Songaon

Songaon 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 Songaon

Songaon 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 Nahargarh, while the nearest airport is Devi Ahilyabai Holkar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 84.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Manawar to Songaon is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Dhar to Songaon is about 90 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Songaon

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

Health Facilities in Songaon

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

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