Somgaon Kalan - Sirali, Harda

Somgaon Kalan is a village situated in the Sirali tehsil of Harda district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sirali and around 35 km from the district headquarters in Harda. Somgaon Kala serves as the Gram Panchayat for Somgaon Kalan village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Somgaon Kalan is 486665. The village covers a total geographical area of 574.64 hectares and falls under the 461335 pincode. Khirkiya is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

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

Population of Somgaon Kalan

As per Census 2011, Somgaon Kalan village has a total population of 1,476 people, consisting of 742 males and 734 females. The village has 278 households and a sex ratio of 989 females per 1,000 males. There are 207 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 955 literate and 521 illiterate residents. Additionally, 70 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 541 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Somgaon Kalan are given below:

Nearby Villages of Somgaon Kalan

Somgaon Kalan 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 Kalan

Somgaon Kalan is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Kurawan, while the nearest airport is Raja Bhoj International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 111.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Khirkiya to Somgaon Kalan is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Harda to Somgaon Kalan is about 35 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Somgaon Kalan

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

Health Facilities in Somgaon Kalan

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 Kalan village are given below:

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