Soma Khurd - Majholi, Jabalpur

Soma Khurd is a village situated in the Majholi tehsil of Jabalpur district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 17 km from the tehsil headquarters in Majholi and around 65 km from the district headquarters in Jabalpur. Nayagaon serves as the Gram Panchayat for Soma Khurd village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Soma Khurd is 489167. The village covers a total geographical area of 165.48 hectares and falls under the 483225 pincode. Majholi is the nearest town, located about 17 km away.

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

Population of Soma Khurd

As per Census 2011, Soma Khurd village has a total population of 515 people, consisting of 268 males and 247 females. The village has 131 households and a sex ratio of 921 females per 1,000 males. There are 59 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 330 literate and 185 illiterate residents. Additionally, 80 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 218 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Soma Khurd are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population515268247
Child Population (0–6 yrs)593425
Scheduled Castes (SC)804139
Scheduled Tribes (ST)218106112
Literate Population330192138
Illiterate Population18576109

Nearby Villages of Soma Khurd

Soma Khurd is surrounded by several nearby villages in its surroundings. These villages are part of the local area and are commonly connected through local routes and daily movement of people.

Transport and Connectivity of Soma Khurd

Soma Khurd 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 located within >10 km of Soma Khurd.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Majholi to Soma Khurd is about 17 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jabalpur to Soma Khurd is about 65 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Soma Khurd

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

Health Facilities in Soma Khurd

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Soma Khurd

Where is Soma Khurd located?

Soma Khurd village is located in Majholi Tehsil, Jabalpur district, Madhya Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Soma Khurd?

The Gram Panchayat of Soma Khurd is Nayagaon.

What is the pincode of Soma Khurd?

The pincode of Soma Khurd is 483225.

What is the population of Soma Khurd?

Soma Khurd has a total population of 515, including 268 males and 247 females.

How many households are there in Soma Khurd?

There are 131 households in Soma Khurd.

What is the literacy rate in Soma Khurd?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Soma Khurd is 64.08%. Male literacy is 71.64% and female literacy is 55.87%.