Sonbarsa - Barauli, Gopalganj

Sonbarsa is a village situated in the Barauli subdivision of Gopalganj district, Bihar. It is located approximately 3 km from the tehsil headquarters in Barauli and around 22 km from the district headquarters in Gopalganj. Sonbarsa village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sonbarsa is 231083. The village covers a total geographical area of 273 hectares and falls under the 841405 pincode. Barauli is the nearest town, located about 3 km away.

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

Population of Sonbarsa

According to the 2011 Census, Sonbarsa village had a total population of 3,166 people, including 1,553 males and 1,613 females, living in 546 households. The sex ratio was 1,039 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 45.18%, with male literacy at 57.33% and female literacy at 33.62%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 867, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 4.

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

Nearby Villages of Sonbarsa

Sonbarsa 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 Sonbarsa

Sonbarsa is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Ratan Sarai, while the nearest airport is Raxaul Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 54.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Barauli to Sonbarsa is about 3 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Gopalganj to Sonbarsa is about 22 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 Sonbarsa

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

Health Facilities in Sonbarsa

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

FAQs about Sonbarsa