Sonai - Devendranagar, Panna
Sonai is a village situated in the Devendranagar tehsil of Panna district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Devendernagar and around 15 km from the district headquarters in Panna. Sakariya serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sonai village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Sonai is 458862. The village covers a total geographical area of 95.35 hectares and falls under the 488333 pincode. Devendernagar is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.
Sonai village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Gunnaor Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Khajuraho Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Nearby Villages of Sonai
Sonai 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:
| Nearby Village | Direction | Approx. Distance (Aerial) |
|---|---|---|
| Chopra | East | 1.30 km |
| Sakariya | North | 3.99 km |
| Bahera | North | 4.17 km |
| Mohanpura | South-West | 5.57 km |
| Ranipur | South | 5.73 km |
| Garhi Padariya | South-East | 6.07 km |
| Jamunhaikhurd | North | 6.19 km |
| Janwar | North-West | 6.22 km |
| Jamunhai Kalan | North-East | 6.66 km |
| Makhra | South | 7.15 km |
Transport and Connectivity of Sonai
The nearest railway station is Khajuraho, while the nearest airport is Khajuraho Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 33.4 km.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Private Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Devendernagar to Sonai is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Panna to Sonai is about 15 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
FAQs about Sonai
Where is Sonai located?
Sonai village is located in Devendranagar Tehsil, Panna district, Madhya Pradesh, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Sonai?
The Gram Panchayat of Sonai is Sakariya.
What is the pincode of Sonai?
The pincode of Sonai is 488333.