Somgaon Khurd - Killod, Khandwa (East Nimar)

Somgaon Khurd is a village situated in the Killod tehsil of Khandwa (East Nimar) district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 45 km from Harsud and around 87 km from Khandwa. Somgaon Khurd village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Somgaon Khurd is 505482. The village covers a total geographical area of 354.16 hectares and falls under the 450116 pincode. Khirkiya is the nearest town, located about 3 km away.

Somgaon 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 Mandhata Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Khandwa Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Somgaon Khurd

As per Census 2011, Somgaon Khurd village has a total population of 954 people, consisting of 488 males and 466 females. The village has 181 households and a sex ratio of 954 females per 1,000 males. There are 134 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 630 literate and 324 illiterate residents. Additionally, 423 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 422 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Somgaon Khurd

Somgaon Khurd 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 Khurd

Somgaon 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 Khirkiya, while the nearest airport is Devi Ahilyabai Holkar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 98.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Khirkiya to Somgaon Khurd is about 3 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Khandwa to Somgaon Khurd is about 87 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Somgaon Khurd

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

Health Facilities in Somgaon 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 Somgaon Khurd village are given below:

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