Sonepur - Narala, Kalahandi

Sonepur is a village situated in the Narala tehsil of Kalahandi district, Odisha. It is located approximately 23 km from the tehsil headquarters in Narala and around 25 km from the district headquarters in Bhawanipatna. Bad-dharpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sonepur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sonepur is 422883. The village covers a total geographical area of 93 hectares and falls under the 766110 pincode. Bhawanipatna is the nearest town, located about 23 km away.

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

Population of Sonepur

According to the 2011 Census, Sonepur village had a total population of 133 people, including 70 males and 63 females, living in 37 households. The sex ratio was 900 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 76.52%, with male literacy at 89.83% and female literacy at 62.50%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 7, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 14.

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

Nearby Villages of Sonepur

Sonepur 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 Sonepur

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Sonepur. The nearest railway station is G. Ramchandrapur, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 17.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhawanipatna to Sonepur is about 23 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bhawanipatna to Sonepur is about 25 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sonepur

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

Health Facilities in Sonepur

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

FAQs about Sonepur