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

According to the 2011 Census, Somgaon Khurd village had a total population of 954 people, including 488 males and 466 females, living in 181 households. The sex ratio was 955 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 76.83%, with male literacy at 88.54% and female literacy at 64.59%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 423, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 422.

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

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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