Sonsa - Hisua, Nawada

Sonsa is a village situated in the Hisua subdivision of Nawada district, Bihar. It is located approximately 7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Hisua and around 20 km from the district headquarters in Nawada. Sonsa village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sonsa is 258107. The village covers a total geographical area of 308 hectares and falls under the 805103 pincode. Hisua is the nearest town, located about 7 km away.

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

Population of Sonsa

According to the 2011 Census, Sonsa village had a total population of 3,126 people, including 1,601 males and 1,525 females, living in 499 households. The sex ratio was 953 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 63.81%, with male literacy at 75.57% and female literacy at 51.08%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 874, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 2.

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

Nearby Villages of Sonsa

Sonsa 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 Sonsa

Sonsa is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Mohamadpur, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 113.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Hisua to Sonsa is about 7 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Nawada to Sonsa is about 20 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 Sonsa

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

Health Facilities in Sonsa

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

FAQs about Sonsa