Sojana - Lateri, Vidisha

Sojana is a village situated in the Lateri tehsil of Vidisha district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Lateri and around 80 km from the district headquarters in Vidisha. Tonkara serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sojana village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sojana is 480618. The village covers a total geographical area of 551.13 hectares and falls under the 464114 pincode. Lateri is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

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

Population of Sojana

According to the 2011 Census, Sojana village had a total population of 975 people, including 515 males and 460 females, living in 181 households. The sex ratio was 893 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 69.24%, with male literacy at 82.17% and female literacy at 54.93%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 305.

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

Nearby Villages of Sojana

Sojana 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 Sojana

Sojana is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Ganj Basoda, while the nearest airport is Raja Bhoj International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 67.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Lateri to Sojana is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Vidisha to Sojana is about 80 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sojana

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

Health Facilities in Sojana

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

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