Sodang - Ghatiya, Ujjain

Sodang is a village situated in the Ghatiya tehsil of Ujjain district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 22 km from the tehsil headquarters in Ghatiya and around 12 km from the district headquarters in Ujjain. Sodang village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sodang is 471551. The village covers a total geographical area of 569.66 hectares and falls under the 456550 pincode. Ujjain is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Sodang

According to the 2011 Census, Sodang village had a total population of 1,393 people, including 724 males and 669 females, living in 239 households. The sex ratio was 924 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 70.09%, with male literacy at 89.13% and female literacy at 49.31%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 509.

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

Nearby Villages of Sodang

Sodang 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 Sodang

Sodang is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Gautampura Road, while the nearest airport is Devi Ahilyabai Holkar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 46.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Ujjain to Sodang is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Ujjain to Sodang is about 12 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sodang

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

Health Facilities in Sodang

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

FAQs about Sodang