Sonkhar - Ramnagar, Pashchim Champaran

Sonkhar is a village situated in the Ramnagar subdivision of Pashchim Champaran district, Bihar. It is located approximately 2 km from the tehsil headquarters in Ramnagar and around 50 km from the district headquarters in Bettiah. Sonkhar village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sonkhar is 216298. The village covers a total geographical area of 185 hectares and falls under the 845106 pincode. Ramnagar is the nearest town, located about 9 km away.

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

Population of Sonkhar

According to the 2011 Census, Sonkhar village had a total population of 3,330 people, including 1,711 males and 1,619 females, living in 622 households. The sex ratio was 946 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 54.76%, with male literacy at 63.86% and female literacy at 44.87%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 505, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 17.

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

Nearby Villages of Sonkhar

Sonkhar 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 Sonkhar

Sonkhar is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Harinagar, while the nearest airport is Raxaul Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 43.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Ramnagar to Sonkhar is about 9 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bettiah to Sonkhar is about 50 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sonkhar

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

Health Facilities in Sonkhar

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

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