Sonkhedi - Dolariya, Narmadapuram

Sonkhedi is a village situated in the Dolariya tehsil of Narmadapuram district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 18 km from Dolariya and around 32 km from Hoshangabad. Ratwara serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sonkhedi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sonkhedi is 487467. The village covers a total geographical area of 307.46 hectares and falls under the 461221 pincode. Seoni Malea is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

Sonkhedi village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Seoni-malwa Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Hoshangabad Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Sonkhedi

As per Census 2011, Sonkhedi village has a total population of 429 people, consisting of 224 males and 205 females. The village has 100 households and a sex ratio of 915 females per 1,000 males. There are 50 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 320 literate and 109 illiterate residents. Additionally, 136 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Sonkhedi

Sonkhedi 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 Sonkhedi

Sonkhedi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Khutwansa, while the nearest airport is Raja Bhoj International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 70.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Seoni Malea to Sonkhedi is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Hoshangabad to Sonkhedi is about 32 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 Sonkhedi

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

Health Facilities in Sonkhedi

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

FAQs about Sonkhedi