Soni - Lakhandur, Bhandara

Soni is a village situated in the Lakhandur tehsil of Bhandara district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 9 km from the tehsil headquarters in Lakhandur and around 80 km from the district headquarters in Bhandara. Soni village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Soni is 537513. The village covers a total geographical area of 593.83 hectares and falls under the 441803 pincode. Desaiganj is the nearest town, located about 6 km away.

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

Population of Soni

According to the 2011 Census, Soni village had a total population of 3,575 people, including 1,779 males and 1,796 females, living in 845 households. The sex ratio was 1,010 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 78.81%, with male literacy at 89.48% and female literacy at 68.20%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 595, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 107.

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

Nearby Villages of Soni

Soni 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 Soni

Soni is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Arunnagar, while the nearest airport is Gondia Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 80.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Desaiganj to Soni is about 6 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bhandara to Soni 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 Soni

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

Health Facilities in Soni

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

FAQs about Soni