Soni - Goregaon, Gondia

Soni is a village situated in the Goregaon tehsil of Gondia district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 8 km from Goregaon and around 23 km from Gondiya. Soni village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Soni is 537678. The village covers a total geographical area of 830.28 hectares and falls under the 441801 pincode. Gondiya is the nearest town, located about 23 km away.

Soni village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Tirora Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Bhandara - Gondiya Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Soni

According to the 2011 Census, Soni village had a total population of 2,913 people, including 1,434 males and 1,479 females, living in 657 households. The sex ratio was 1,031 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 85.43%, with male literacy at 92.83% and female literacy at 78.34%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 134, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 111.

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 shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Hirdamali, while the nearest airport is Gondia Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 15.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gondiya to Soni is about 23 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. 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