Sonpura - Harsud, Khandwa (East Nimar)

Sonpura is a village situated in the Harsud tehsil of Khandwa (East Nimar) district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Harsud and around 57 km from the district headquarters in Khandwa. Rewapur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sonpura village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sonpura is 505497. The village covers a total geographical area of 639.98 hectares and falls under the 450116 pincode. Khandwa is the nearest town, located about 57 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 Harsud Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Betul Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Sonpura

As per Census 2011, Sonpura village has a total population of 246 people, consisting of 128 males and 118 females. The village has 52 households and a sex ratio of 921 females per 1,000 males. There are 27 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 165 literate and 81 illiterate residents. Additionally, 71 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Sonpura are given below:

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 shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Chhanera, while the nearest airport is Devi Ahilyabai Holkar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 96.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Khandwa to Sonpura is about 57 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.6 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