Sonpur

Sonpur is a village located in Lakhipur subdivision of Cachar district in Assam, India. Silchar and Lakhipur are the district & sub-district headquarters of Sonpur village respectively. As per 2009 stats, Kanakpur Dalaicherra is the gram panchayat of Sonpur village.

Sonpur has its own place in the vibrant Cachar region. In the following sections, you’ll find details about population, literacy, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local governance, nearby villages, connectivity, and more.

About Sonpur

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Sonpur is 299775. The village spans a total geographical area of 53 hectares. Lakhipur is nearest town to Sonpur village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 12km away.

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Population of Sonpur

Below is a concise population overview of Sonpur as per the Census 2011 data. The table highlights the key population metrics categorized by gender and social groups.

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 287 148 139
Child Population (0–6 yrs) 54 28 26
Scheduled Castes (SC) N/A N/A N/A
Scheduled Tribes (ST) 256 134 122
Literate Population 155 87 68
Illiterate Population 132 61 71

Here's a detailed summary of the Basic Population Details of Sonpur village:

  • The total population of Sonpur village is around 287, including approximately 148 males and 139 females, with a sex ratio of 939 females per 1,000 males.
  • There are about 54 children aged 0–6 years in Sonpur village, reflecting the young population in the village.
  • Sonpur village has 256 residents from the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
  • The literacy rate of Sonpur village is about 54.01%, with male literacy at 58.78% and female literacy at 48.92%.
  • There are around 65 households in Sonpur village.

Connectivity of Sonpur

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Sonpur. As per the 2011 stats, Sonpur had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Connectivity Type Status (in year 2011)
Public Bus Service Available within 10+ km distance
Private Bus Service Available within 5 - 10 km distance
Railway Station Available within 5 - 10 km distance

Nearby Villages of Sonpur

Knowing the nearby villages of Sonpur helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Sonpur.

Lailchara Chirirpar Kachari Punji Sibnagar Kanakpur Pt V Kanakpur Pt Iv Doloichera Kanakpur Pt Iii Kanakpur Pt Ii Baladhan Grant Kanakpur Pt I Durganagar

Frequently Asked Questions about Sonpur

Where is Sonpur located?
Sonpur village is situated in Lakhipur Subdivision, within the Cachar district of Assam, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Sonpur?
The Gram Panchayat of Sonpur is Kanakpur Dalaicherra (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.
What is the population of Sonpur as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Sonpur is 287, with 148 males and 139 females.
How many households are there in Sonpur as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Sonpur village has a total of 65 households.
What is the literacy rate in Sonpur as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Sonpur is 54.01%. The male literacy rate is 58.78%, while the female literacy rate is 48.92%.