Sonwalia - Baikunthpur, Gopalganj

Sonwalia is a village situated in the Baikunthpur subdivision of Gopalganj district, Bihar. It is located approximately 7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Baikunthpur and around 51 km from the district headquarters in Gopalganj. Hamidpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sonwalia village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sonwalia is 231186. The village covers a total geographical area of 297 hectares and falls under the 841409 pincode. Barauli is the nearest town, located about 21 km away.

Sonwalia village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Sonwalia

According to the 2011 Census, Sonwalia village had a total population of 5,297 people, including 2,706 males and 2,591 females, living in 909 households. The sex ratio was 958 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 60.66%, with male literacy at 70.98% and female literacy at 49.86%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 624, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 27.

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

Nearby Villages of Sonwalia

Sonwalia 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 Sonwalia

Sonwalia is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Katalpur Halt, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 44.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Barauli to Sonwalia is about 21 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Gopalganj to Sonwalia is about 51 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sonwalia

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

Health Facilities in Sonwalia

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

FAQs about Sonwalia