Sothiya - Begamganj, Raisen

Sothiya is a village situated in the Begamganj tehsil of Raisen district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 4 km from the tehsil headquarters in Begamganj and around 85 km from the district headquarters in Raisen. Vinayakpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sothiya village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sothiya is 484091. The village covers a total geographical area of 273.96 hectares and falls under the 464886 pincode. Begamganj is the nearest town, located about 4 km away.

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

Population of Sothiya

As per Census 2011, Sothiya village has a total population of 69 people, consisting of 34 males and 35 females. The village has 15 households and a sex ratio of 1,029 females per 1,000 males. There are 3 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 58 literate and 11 illiterate residents.

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

Nearby Villages of Sothiya

Sothiya 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 Sothiya

Sothiya is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Gulabhganj, while the nearest airport is Raja Bhoj International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 81.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Begamganj to Sothiya is about 4 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Raisen to Sothiya is about 85 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sothiya

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

Health Facilities in Sothiya

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

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