Sonbarsa Village - 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 Sarpanch 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

As per Census 2011, Sonbarsa village has a total population of 3,166 people, consisting of 1,553 males and 1,613 females. The village has 546 households and a sex ratio of 1,038 females per 1,000 males. There are 634 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,144 literate and 2,022 illiterate residents. Additionally, 867 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 4 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

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