Sonawan - Didarganj, Patna

Sonawan is a village situated in the Didarganj subdivision of Patna district, Bihar. It is located approximately 15 km from Patna Rural and around 15 km from Patna. Sonawa Pur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sonawan village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sonawan is 245283. The village covers a total geographical area of 185 hectares and falls under the 800009 pincode. Patna is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

Sonawan village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Fatwah Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Patna Sahib Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Sonawan

According to the 2011 Census, Sonawan village had a total population of 2,322 people, including 1,245 males and 1,077 females, living in 334 households. The sex ratio was 865 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 47.73%, with male literacy at 57.29% and female literacy at 36.51%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 720, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 5.

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

Nearby Villages of Sonawan

Sonawan 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 Sonawan

Sonawan is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Banka Ghat, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 53.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Patna to Sonawan is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sonawan

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

Health Facilities in Sonawan

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

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