Soniawan - Dulhin Bazar, Patna

Soniawan is a village situated in the Dulhin Bazar subdivision of Patna district, Bihar. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Dulhin Bazar and around 50 km from the district headquarters in Patna. Soniyawan serves as the Gram Panchayat for Soniawan village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Soniawan is 245681. The village covers a total geographical area of 183 hectares and falls under the 801102 pincode. Masaurhi is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.

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

Population of Soniawan

As per Census 2011, Soniawan village has a total population of 1,698 people, consisting of 871 males and 827 females. The village has 282 households and a sex ratio of 949 females per 1,000 males. There are 292 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 703 literate and 995 illiterate residents. Additionally, 575 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Soniawan

Soniawan 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 Soniawan

Soniawan is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Teneri Halt, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 77.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Masaurhi to Soniawan is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Patna to Soniawan 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 Soniawan

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

Health Facilities in Soniawan

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

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