Sohangara - Malhargarh, Mandsaur

Sohangara is a village situated in the Malhargarh tehsil of Mandsaur district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 32 km from the tehsil headquarters in Malhargarh and around 28 km from the district headquarters in Mandsaur. Ranayra serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sohangara village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sohangara is 469262. The village covers a total geographical area of 473.76 hectares and falls under the 458556 pincode. Narayangarh is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

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

Population of Sohangara

According to the 2011 Census, Sohangara village had a total population of 1,293 people, including 647 males and 646 females, living in 307 households. The sex ratio was 998 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 60.07%, with male literacy at 80.69% and female literacy at 39.79%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 296, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 31.

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

Nearby Villages of Sohangara

Sohangara 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 Sohangara

Sohangara is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Sindpan, while the nearest airport is Kota Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 101.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Narayangarh to Sohangara is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Mandsaur to Sohangara is about 28 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sohangara

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

Health Facilities in Sohangara

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

FAQs about Sohangara