Sonthiya - Basoda, Vidisha

Sonthiya is a village situated in the Basoda tehsil of Vidisha district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 17 km from the tehsil headquarters in Basoda and around 49 km from the district headquarters in Vidisha. Sonthiya village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sonthiya is 481308. The village covers a total geographical area of 402 hectares and falls under the 464220 pincode. Basoda is the nearest town, located about 17 km away.

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

Population of Sonthiya

As per Census 2011, Sonthiya village has a total population of 583 people, consisting of 291 males and 292 females. The village has 122 households and a sex ratio of 1,003 females per 1,000 males. There are 121 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 365 literate and 218 illiterate residents. Additionally, 179 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 42 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Sonthiya

Sonthiya 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 Sonthiya

Sonthiya is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Pabai, while the nearest airport is Raja Bhoj International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 65.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Basoda to Sonthiya is about 17 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Vidisha to Sonthiya is about 49 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sonthiya

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

Health Facilities in Sonthiya

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

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