Sonakandar - Palasi, Araria

Sonakandar is a village situated in the Palasi subdivision of Araria district, Bihar. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Palasi and around 35 km from the district headquarters in Araria. Nakta Khurd serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sonakandar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sonakandar is 222051. The village covers a total geographical area of 86 hectares and falls under the 854333 pincode. Araria is the nearest town, located about 35 km away.

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

Population of Sonakandar

As per Census 2011, Sonakandar village has a total population of 645 people, consisting of 318 males and 327 females. The village has 145 households and a sex ratio of 1,028 females per 1,000 males. There are 159 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 299 literate and 346 illiterate residents. Additionally, 129 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 59 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Sonakandar are given below:

Nearby Villages of Sonakandar

Sonakandar 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 Sonakandar

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Sonakandar. The nearest railway station is Arariya Court, while the nearest airport is Bagdogra Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 69.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Araria to Sonakandar is about 35 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sonakandar

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

Health Facilities in Sonakandar

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

FAQs about Sonakandar