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

As per Census 2011, Sonwalia village has a total population of 5,297 people, consisting of 2,706 males and 2,591 females. The village has 909 households and a sex ratio of 957 females per 1,000 males. There are 963 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,629 literate and 2,668 illiterate residents. Additionally, 624 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 27 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

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