Soni - Daudnagar, Aurangabad

Soni is a village situated in the Daudnagar subdivision of Aurangabad district, Bihar. It is located approximately 7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Daudnagar and around 26 km from the district headquarters in Aurangabad. Belwan serves as the Gram Panchayat for Soni village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Soni is 252721. The village covers a total geographical area of 145 hectares and falls under the 824113 pincode. Daudnagar is the nearest town, located about 7 km away.

Soni village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Mukhiya serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Obra Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Karakat Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Soni

According to the 2011 Census, Soni village had a total population of 1,675 people, including 878 males and 797 females, living in 256 households. The sex ratio was 908 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 56.40%, with male literacy at 71.01% and female literacy at 39.61%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 310.

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 Phesar, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 127.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Daudnagar to Soni is about 7 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Aurangabad to Soni is about 26 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. 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