Sonauli - Mashrakh, Saran

Sonauli is a village situated in the Mashrakh subdivision of Saran district, Bihar. It is located approximately 11 km from the tehsil headquarters in Mashrakh and around 38 km from the district headquarters in Chhapra. Sonauli village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sonauli is 232867. The village covers a total geographical area of 261 hectares and falls under the 841418 pincode. Chapra is the nearest town, located about 40 km away.

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

Population of Sonauli

As per Census 2011, Sonauli village has a total population of 4,077 people, consisting of 2,036 males and 2,041 females. The village has 739 households and a sex ratio of 1,002 females per 1,000 males. There are 733 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,278 literate and 1,799 illiterate residents. Additionally, 489 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 62 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Sonauli

Sonauli 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 Sonauli

Sonauli is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Masrakh, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 47.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chapra to Sonauli is about 40 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Chhapra to Sonauli is about 38 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 Sonauli

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

Health Facilities in Sonauli

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

FAQs about Sonauli