Sonpura - Khirkiya, Harda

Sonpura is a village situated in the Khirkiya tehsil of Harda district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 13 km from the tehsil headquarters in Khirkiya and around 46 km from the district headquarters in Harda. Jatpuramaal serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sonpura village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sonpura is 486586. The village covers a total geographical area of 271 hectares and falls under the 461441 pincode. Khirkiya is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.

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

Population of Sonpura

According to the 2011 Census, Sonpura village had a total population of 1,194 people, including 612 males and 582 females, living in 252 households. The sex ratio was 951 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 71.44%, with male literacy at 83.66% and female literacy at 58.47%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 88, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 625.

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

Nearby Villages of Sonpura

Sonpura 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 Sonpura

Sonpura is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Dagarhkeri, while the nearest airport is Devi Ahilyabai Holkar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 107.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Khirkiya to Sonpura is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Harda to Sonpura is about 46 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sonpura

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

Health Facilities in Sonpura

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

FAQs about Sonpura