Sonsari - Kurkheda, Gadchiroli

Sonsari is a village situated in the Kurkheda tehsil of Gadchiroli district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 13 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kurkheda and around 91 km from the district headquarters in Gadchiroli. Sonsari village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sonsari is 538707. The village covers a total geographical area of 1224.73 hectares and falls under the 441209 pincode. Desaiganj is the nearest town, located about 39 km away.

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

Population of Sonsari

According to the 2011 Census, Sonsari village had a total population of 1,617 people, including 814 males and 803 females, living in 343 households. The sex ratio was 986 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 82.97%, with male literacy at 93.01% and female literacy at 72.87%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 102, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 985.

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

Nearby Villages of Sonsari

Sonsari 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 Sonsari

Sonsari is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Wadsa, while the nearest airport is Gondia Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 87.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Desaiganj to Sonsari is about 39 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Gadchiroli to Sonsari is about 91 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sonsari

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

Health Facilities in Sonsari

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

FAQs about Sonsari