Sonaru - Fatwah, Patna

Sonaru is a village situated in the Fatwah subdivision of Patna district, Bihar. It is located approximately 1 km from the tehsil headquarters in Fatwah and around 25 km from the district headquarters in Patna. Pitamberpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sonaru village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sonaru is 246155. The village covers a total geographical area of 298 hectares and falls under the 803201 pincode. Fatwah is the nearest town, located about 1 km away.

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

Population of Sonaru

According to the 2011 Census, Sonaru village had a total population of 3,484 people, including 1,831 males and 1,653 females, living in 589 households. The sex ratio was 903 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 47.13%, with male literacy at 54.59% and female literacy at 38.62%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 956.

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

Nearby Villages of Sonaru

Sonaru 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 Sonaru

Sonaru is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Gokulnagar, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 57.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Fatwah to Sonaru is about 1 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Patna to Sonaru is about 25 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sonaru

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

Health Facilities in Sonaru

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

FAQs about Sonaru