Sohanpur - Sultan-Ganj, Raisen

Sohanpur is a village situated in the Sultan-Ganj tehsil of Raisen district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 39 km from Begamganj and around 119 km from Raisen. Pipaliya Bicholi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sohanpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sohanpur is 484214. The village covers a total geographical area of 247.28 hectares and falls under the 464570 pincode. Begamganj is the nearest town, located about 39 km away.

Sohanpur 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 Sohanpur

According to the 2011 Census, Sohanpur village had a total population of 444 people, including 233 males and 211 females, living in 102 households. The sex ratio was 906 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 65.53%, with male literacy at 71.92% and female literacy at 58.19%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 114, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 42.

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

Nearby Villages of Sohanpur

Sohanpur 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 Sohanpur

Sohanpur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Ratona, while the nearest airport is Raja Bhoj International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 108.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Begamganj to Sohanpur is about 39 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Raisen to Sohanpur is about 119 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sohanpur

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

Health Facilities in Sohanpur

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

FAQs about Sohanpur