Sonwan

Sonwan is a village located in Garhpura subdivision of Begusarai district in Bihar, India. It is situated 7km away from sub-district headquarter Garhpura (tehsildar office) and 42km away from district headquarter Begusarai. As per 2009 stats, Sonwan village is also a gram panchayat.

Sonwan has its own place in the vibrant Begusarai 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 Sonwan

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Sonwan is 237503. The village spans a total geographical area of 591 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 848201. Begusari is nearest town to Sonwan village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 42km away.

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Population of Sonwan

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

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 10,234 5,393 4,841
Child Population (0–6 yrs) 2,150 1,122 1,028
Scheduled Castes (SC) 1,085 559 526
Scheduled Tribes (ST) N/A N/A N/A
Literate Population 4,176 2,572 1,604
Illiterate Population 6,058 2,821 3,237

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

  • The total population of Sonwan village is around 10,234, including approximately 5,393 males and 4,841 females, with a sex ratio of 897 females per 1,000 males.
  • There are about 2,150 children aged 0–6 years in Sonwan village, reflecting the young population in the village.
  • Sonwan village has 1,085 people belonging to the Scheduled Castes (SC).
  • The literacy rate of Sonwan village is about 40.81%, with male literacy at 47.69% and female literacy at 33.13%.
  • There are around 2,039 households in Sonwan village.

Connectivity of Sonwan

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

Connectivity Type Status (in year 2011)
Public Bus Service Available within village
Private Bus Service Available within village
Railway Station Available within village

Nearby Villages of Sonwan

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

Kuriawan Kheraj Buzurgabad Bhansi Kumharson Sitalrampur Mauji Hari Singh Mauji Than Singh Bariarpur Khakharua Imadpur

Frequently Asked Questions about Sonwan

Where is Sonwan located?
Sonwan village is situated in Garhpura Subdivision, within the Begusarai district of Bihar, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Sonwan?
Sonwan serves as its own Gram Panchayat (as per 2009 stats), overseeing its local governance and development.
What is the pincode of Sonwan?
The pincode of Sonwan is 848201, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.
What is the population of Sonwan as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Sonwan is 10,234, with 5,393 males and 4,841 females.
How many households are there in Sonwan as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Sonwan village has a total of 2,039 households.
What is the literacy rate in Sonwan as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Sonwan is 40.81%. The male literacy rate is 47.69%, while the female literacy rate is 33.13%.