Sonpuri
Sonpuri is a village located in Kota tehsil of Bilaspur district in Chhattisgarh, India. It is situated 39km away from sub-district headquarter Kota (tehsildar office) and 65km away from district headquarter Bilaspur. As per 2009 stats, Sonpuri village is also a gram panchayat.
Sonpuri has its own place in the vibrant Bilaspur 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 Sonpuri
According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Sonpuri is 437927. The village spans a total geographical area of 266.68 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 495116. Bilaspur is nearest town to Sonpuri village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 65km away.
When it comes to local governance, Sonpuri village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Kota Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Bilaspur Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.
Google Map of Sonpuri
Population of Sonpuri
Below is a concise population overview of Sonpuri as per the Census 2011 data. The table highlights the key population metrics categorized by gender and social groups.
Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
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Total Population | 1,070 | 525 | 545 |
Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 155 | 78 | 77 |
Scheduled Castes (SC) | 79 | 39 | 40 |
Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 409 | 204 | 205 |
Literate Population | 582 | 340 | 242 |
Illiterate Population | 488 | 185 | 303 |
Here's a detailed summary of the Basic Population Details of Sonpuri village:
- The total population of Sonpuri village is around 1,070, including approximately 525 males and 545 females, with a sex ratio of 1038 females per 1,000 males.
- There are about 155 children aged 0–6 years in Sonpuri village, reflecting the young population in the village.
- Sonpuri village has 79 people belonging to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 409 residents from the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
- The literacy rate of Sonpuri village is about 54.39%, with male literacy at 64.76% and female literacy at 44.40%.
- There are around 274 households in Sonpuri village.
Connectivity of Sonpuri
Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Sonpuri. As per the 2011 stats, Sonpuri had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.
Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
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Public Bus Service | Available |
Private Bus Service | Available within 10+ km distance |
Railway Station | Available within 10+ km distance |
Nearby Villages of Sonpuri
Knowing the nearby villages of Sonpuri helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Sonpuri.
Frequently Asked Questions about Sonpuri
- Where is Sonpuri located?
- Sonpuri village is situated in Kota Tehsil, within the Bilaspur district of Chhattisgarh, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Sonpuri?
- Sonpuri serves as its own Gram Panchayat (as per 2009 stats), overseeing its local governance and development.
- What is the pincode of Sonpuri?
- The pincode of Sonpuri is 495116, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.
- What is the population of Sonpuri as per the 2011 Census?
- As per the 2011 Census, the population of Sonpuri is 1,070, with 525 males and 545 females.
- How many households are there in Sonpuri as per the 2011 Census?
- As per the 2011 Census, Sonpuri village has a total of 274 households.
- What is the literacy rate in Sonpuri as per the 2011 Census?
- According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Sonpuri is 54.39%. The male literacy rate is 64.76%, while the female literacy rate is 44.40%.