Sonwan

Sonwan is a village located in Ghoshi subdivision of Jehanabad district in Bihar, India. It is situated 12km away from sub-district headquarter Ghoshi (tehsildar office) and 26km away from district headquarter Jehanabad . As per 2009 stats, Parawan is the gram panchayat of Sonwan village.

Sonwan has its own place in the vibrant Jehanabad 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 260439. The village spans a total geographical area of 397 hectares. Jehanabad is nearest town to Sonwan village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 26km 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 3,505 1,790 1,715
Child Population (0–6 yrs) 612 309 303
Scheduled Castes (SC) 1,134 568 566
Scheduled Tribes (ST) 1 1 N/A
Literate Population 1,974 1,082 892
Illiterate Population 1,531 708 823

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

  • The total population of Sonwan village is around 3,505, including approximately 1,790 males and 1,715 females, with a sex ratio of 958 females per 1,000 males.
  • There are about 612 children aged 0–6 years in Sonwan village, reflecting the young population in the village.
  • Sonwan village has 1,134 people belonging to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 1 person from the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
  • The literacy rate of Sonwan village is about 56.32%, with male literacy at 60.45% and female literacy at 52.01%.
  • There are around 517 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 10+ km distance

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.

Bakhra Shaho Bigha Kure Pathak Bigha Salarpur Dhuriari Parawan Nagwan Makhdumpur Naugarh Sukna Bigha

Frequently Asked Questions about Sonwan

Where is Sonwan located?
Sonwan village is situated in Ghoshi Subdivision, within the Jehanabad district of Bihar, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Sonwan?
The Gram Panchayat of Sonwan is Parawan (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.
What is the population of Sonwan as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Sonwan is 3,505, with 1,790 males and 1,715 females.
How many households are there in Sonwan as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Sonwan village has a total of 517 households.
What is the literacy rate in Sonwan as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Sonwan is 56.32%. The male literacy rate is 60.45%, while the female literacy rate is 52.01%.