Sontalai - Patan, Jabalpur

Sontalai is a village situated in the Patan tehsil of Jabalpur district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 17 km from the tehsil headquarters in Patan and around 13 km from the district headquarters in Jabalpur. Simeriya (jaraund) serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sontalai village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sontalai is 489508. The village covers a total geographical area of 110.73 hectares and falls under the 483113 pincode. Patan is the nearest town, located about 17 km away.

Sontalai 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 Sontalai

According to the 2011 Census, Sontalai village had a total population of 308 people, including 160 males and 148 females, living in 66 households. The sex ratio was 925 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 86.13%, with male literacy at 91.67% and female literacy at 80.00%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 42, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 9.

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

Nearby Villages of Sontalai

Sontalai 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 Sontalai

Public transport in the Sontalai is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Bheraghat, while the nearest airport is Jabalpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 19.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Patan to Sontalai is about 17 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jabalpur to Sontalai is about 13 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sontalai

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

Health Facilities in Sontalai

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

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