Sonasati - Narkatiaganj, Pashchim Champaran

Sonasati is a village situated in the Narkatiaganj subdivision of Pashchim Champaran district, Bihar. It is located approximately 7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Narkatiaganj and around 45 km from the district headquarters in Bettiah. Rajpur Tumkadiya serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sonasati village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sonasati is 216641. The village covers a total geographical area of 361.13 hectares and falls under the 845455 pincode. Narkatiyaganj is the nearest town, located about 7 km away.

Sonasati village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Narkatiaganj Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Valmiki Nagar Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Sonasati

As per Census 2011, Sonasati village has a total population of 3,968 people, consisting of 2,066 males and 1,902 females. The village has 740 households and a sex ratio of 920 females per 1,000 males. There are 859 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,370 literate and 2,598 illiterate residents. Additionally, 388 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 393 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Sonasati

Sonasati 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 Sonasati

Public transport in the Sonasati is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Gokhula, while the nearest airport is Raxaul Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 28.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Narkatiyaganj to Sonasati is about 7 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bettiah to Sonasati is about 45 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sonasati

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

Health Facilities in Sonasati

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

FAQs about Sonasati