Sonawan

Sonawan is a village located in Patna Rural subdivision of Patna district in Bihar, India. It is situated 15km away from sub-district headquarter Patna Rural (tehsildar office) and 15km away from district headquarter Patna. As per 2009 stats, Sonawa Pur is the gram panchayat of Sonawan village.

Sonawan has its own place in the vibrant Patna region. In the following sections, you’ll find details about population, literacy, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local governance, nearby villages, connectivity, and more.

About Sonawan

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Sonawan is 245283. The village spans a total geographical area of 185 hectares. Patna is nearest town to Sonawan village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 15km away.

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Population of Sonawan

Below is a concise population overview of Sonawan as per the Census 2011 data. The table highlights the key population metrics categorized by gender and social groups.

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 2,322 1,245 1,077
Child Population (0–6 yrs) 518 271 247
Scheduled Castes (SC) 720 385 335
Scheduled Tribes (ST) 5 1 4
Literate Population 861 558 303
Illiterate Population 1,461 687 774

Here's a detailed summary of the Basic Population Details of Sonawan village:

  • The total population of Sonawan village is around 2,322, including approximately 1,245 males and 1,077 females, with a sex ratio of 865 females per 1,000 males.
  • There are about 518 children aged 0–6 years in Sonawan village, reflecting the young population in the village.
  • Sonawan village has 720 people belonging to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 5 residents from the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
  • The literacy rate of Sonawan village is about 37.08%, with male literacy at 44.82% and female literacy at 28.13%.
  • There are around 334 households in Sonawan village.

Connectivity of Sonawan

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Sonawan. As per the 2011 stats, Sonawan had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Connectivity Type Status (in year 2011)
Public Bus Service Available within 5 - 10 km distance
Private Bus Service Available within village
Railway Station Available within 10+ km distance

Nearby Villages of Sonawan

Knowing the nearby villages of Sonawan helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Sonawan.

Mirzapur Hiranandpur Gauharpur Chhitman Gyan Chak Sadullahpur Khaspur Muhammadpur Barantpur Mirchak Kothia Nagla Simli Murarpur

Frequently Asked Questions about Sonawan

Where is Sonawan located?
Sonawan village is situated in Patna Rural Subdivision, within the Patna district of Bihar, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Sonawan?
The Gram Panchayat of Sonawan is Sonawa Pur (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.
What is the population of Sonawan as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Sonawan is 2,322, with 1,245 males and 1,077 females.
How many households are there in Sonawan as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Sonawan village has a total of 334 households.
What is the literacy rate in Sonawan as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Sonawan is 37.08%. The male literacy rate is 44.82%, while the female literacy rate is 28.13%.