Sonta Khiriya - Bhitarwar, Gwalior

Sonta Khiriya is a village situated in the Bhitarwar tehsil of Gwalior district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bhitarwar and around 72 km from the district headquarters in Gwalior. Sontakhiriya serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sonta Khiriya village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sonta Khiriya is 454263. The village covers a total geographical area of 260.22 hectares and falls under the 475220 pincode. Bhitarwar is the nearest town, located about 6 km away.

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

Population of Sonta Khiriya

According to the 2011 Census, Sonta Khiriya village had a total population of 750 people, including 405 males and 345 females, living in 145 households. The sex ratio was 852 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 82.27%, with male literacy at 94.84% and female literacy at 67.35%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 30.

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

Nearby Villages of Sonta Khiriya

Sonta Khiriya 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 Sonta Khiriya

Sonta Khiriya 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 Anant Paith, while the nearest airport is Gwalior Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 40.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhitarwar to Sonta Khiriya is about 6 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Gwalior to Sonta Khiriya is about 72 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sonta Khiriya

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

Health Facilities in Sonta Khiriya

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

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