Sonwahi Village Overview
Sonwahi is a village in Bharatpur tehsil of Koriya district, Chhattisgarh. It lies about 45 km from Janakpur tehsil headquarters and around 185 km from Baikunthpur district headquarters. As per available records (2009), Masarra is the Gram Panchayat for Sonwahi village.
The sections below provide essential information about Sonwahi village, including population details, literacy levels, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local administration, nearby villages, and transport connectivity.
Village Location & Administration
As per Census 2011, the village code of Sonwahi is 431355. The village covers a geographical area of 2147.67 hectares and has a pincode of 497778. Manendragarh is the nearest town, located about 163 km away.
Location Map of Sonwahi
Population & Demographics of Sonwahi
This section provides population and demographic details of Sonwahi village as per Census 2011, including gender-wise and social category-wise data.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 198 | 104 | 94 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 26 | 10 | 16 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 21 | 11 | 10 |
| Literate Population | 51 | 37 | 14 |
| Illiterate Population | 147 | 67 | 80 |
Key population details of Sonwahi village are given below:
- Sonwahi village is a very small village with a total population of around 198, including approximately 104 males and 94 females, with a sex ratio of 903 females per 1,000 males.
- The number of children aged 0–6 years in the village is relatively low.
- 21 residents belong to the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
- The literacy level of Sonwahi village is low, with a literacy rate of about 25.76%.
- There are around 58 households in Sonwahi village.
Transport & Connectivity of Sonwahi
Transport facilities help residents of Sonwahi village travel to nearby towns for work, education, healthcare, and daily needs. The village has access to public bus service, private bus service and a railway station.
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available |
| Private Bus Service | Available within village |
| Railway Station | Available within 10+ km distance |
Nearby Villages of Sonwahi
The following villages are located close to Sonwahi and form part of its surrounding area. These nearby villages are commonly connected through local roads and are part of the day-to-day movement for residents.
Frequently Asked Questions about Sonwahi
- Where is Sonwahi located?
- Sonwahi village is located in Bharatpur Tehsil, Koriya district, Chhattisgarh, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Sonwahi?
- The Gram Panchayat of Sonwahi is Masarra (as per available records from 2009).
- What is the pincode of Sonwahi?
- The pincode of Sonwahi is 497778.
- What is the population of Sonwahi?
- Sonwahi has a total population of 198, including 104 males and 94 females.
- How many households are there in Sonwahi?
- There are 58 households in Sonwahi.
- What is the literacy rate in Sonwahi?
- As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Sonwahi is 25.76%. Male literacy is 35.58% and female literacy is 14.89%.