Sonha - Ramnagar, Pashchim Champaran

Sonha is a village situated in the Ramnagar subdivision of Pashchim Champaran district, Bihar. It is located approximately 50 km from the tehsil headquarters in Ramnagar and around 70 km from the district headquarters in Bettiah. Parsauni serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sonha village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sonha is 216244. The village covers a total geographical area of 91 hectares and falls under the 845106 pincode. Ramnagar is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

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

Population of Sonha

According to the 2011 Census, Sonha village had a total population of 448 people, including 243 males and 205 females, living in 84 households. The sex ratio was 844 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 79.28%, with male literacy at 85.71% and female literacy at 71.82%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 15, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 287.

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

Nearby Villages of Sonha

Sonha 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 Sonha

Sonha is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Harinagar, while the nearest airport is Raxaul Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 47.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Ramnagar to Sonha is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bettiah to Sonha is about 70 km, with the usual travel time around ~2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sonha

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

Health Facilities in Sonha

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

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