Sonmau Khurd - Raipura, Panna

Sonmau Khurd is a village situated in the Raipura tehsil of Panna district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 24 km from the tehsil headquarters in Raipura and around 100 km from the district headquarters in Panna. Birampur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sonmau Khurd village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sonmau Khurd is 459505. The village covers a total geographical area of 283.81 hectares and falls under the 488443 pincode. Katni is the nearest town.

Sonmau Khurd village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Sonmau Khurd

As per Census 2011, Sonmau Khurd village has a total population of 589 people, consisting of 303 males and 286 females. The village has 150 households and a sex ratio of 943 females per 1,000 males. There are 76 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 294 literate and 295 illiterate residents. Additionally, 148 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 231 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population589303286
Child Population (0–6 yrs)763838
Scheduled Castes (SC)1487771
Scheduled Tribes (ST)231118113
Literate Population294179115
Illiterate Population295124171

Nearby Villages of Sonmau Khurd

Sonmau 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
BirampuraSouth-East2.42 km
Sonmau KalanNorth-West2.69 km
MakkepalaWest2.73 km
AloniSouth-West3.39 km
Sarai KhedaNorth4.39 km
Chamarhiya KhedaSouth5.19 km
GhutehiSouth5.60 km
Hardua SarasbahuEast5.78 km
TiturpaniSouth-East5.80 km
FatepurSouth-West5.95 km

Transport and Connectivity of Sonmau Khurd

Sonmau Khurd is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Bakhleta, while the nearest airport is Khajuraho Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 68.7 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Panna to Sonmau Khurd is about 100 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sonmau Khurd

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Sonmau 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 Sonmau Khurd village are given below:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Sonmau Khurd

Where is Sonmau Khurd located?

Sonmau Khurd village is located in Raipura Tehsil, Panna district, Madhya Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Sonmau Khurd?

The Gram Panchayat of Sonmau Khurd is Birampur.

What is the pincode of Sonmau Khurd?

The pincode of Sonmau Khurd is 488443.

What is the population of Sonmau Khurd?

Sonmau Khurd has a total population of 589, including 303 males and 286 females.

How many households are there in Sonmau Khurd?

There are 150 households in Sonmau Khurd.

What is the literacy rate in Sonmau Khurd?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Sonmau Khurd is 49.92%. Male literacy is 59.08% and female literacy is 40.21%.