Sonia - Lahladpur, Saran

Sonia is a village situated in the Lahladpur subdivision of Saran district, Bihar. It is located approximately 7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Lahladpur and around 40 km from the district headquarters in Chhapra. Kishunpur Lauwar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sonia village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sonia is 233232. The village covers a total geographical area of 89 hectares and falls under the 841224 pincode. Chapra is the nearest town, located about 44 km away.

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

Population of Sonia

According to the 2011 Census, Sonia village had a total population of 1,133 people, including 546 males and 587 females, living in 178 households. The sex ratio was 1,075 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 77.79%, with male literacy at 85.39% and female literacy at 71.05%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 191, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1.

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

Nearby Villages of Sonia

Sonia 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 Sonia

Sonia is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Mahendranath, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 56.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chapra to Sonia is about 44 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.3 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Chhapra to Sonia is about 40 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sonia

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

Health Facilities in Sonia

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

FAQs about Sonia