Sonaura - Nabinagar, Aurangabad

Sonaura is a village situated in the Nabinagar subdivision of Aurangabad district, Bihar. It is located approximately 30 km from the tehsil headquarters in Nabinagar and around 17 km from the district headquarters in Aurangabad. Sonaura village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sonaura is 254034. The village covers a total geographical area of 280 hectares and falls under the 824304 pincode. Nabinagar is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

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

Population of Sonaura

According to the 2011 Census, Sonaura village had a total population of 1,843 people, including 920 males and 923 females, living in 273 households. The sex ratio was 1,003 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 71.52%, with male literacy at 82.08% and female literacy at 61.05%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 233.

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

Nearby Villages of Sonaura

Sonaura 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 Sonaura

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Sonaura. The nearest railway station is Barkisalalya, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 128.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Nabinagar to Sonaura is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Aurangabad to Sonaura is about 17 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 Sonaura

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

Health Facilities in Sonaura

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

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