Sonpal

Sonpal is a village located in Durgkondal tehsil of Uttar Bastar Kanker district in Chhattisgarh, India. It is situated 31km away from sub-district headquarter Durgkondal (tehsildar office) and 107km away from district headquarter Kanker. As per 2009 stats, Hamatwahi is the gram panchayat of Sonpal village.

Here you can discover what makes Sonpal unique in its vibrant Durgkondal-Uttar Bastar Kanker region. You’ll see Sonpal’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Sonpal

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Sonpal is 447721. The village spans a total geographical area of 399.67 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 494771. Bhanupratappur is nearest town to Sonpal village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 107km away.

When it comes to local governance, Sonpal 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 Bhanupratappur Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Kanker Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Sonpal

Population of Sonpal

According to the 2011 Census, Sonpal has a total population of about 372, with approximately 186 males and 186 females. The sex ratio is around 1000 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 57 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. Details about the Scheduled Castes (SC) community are not available. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 218. The overall literacy rate is approximately 50.54%, with male literacy at about 57.53% and female literacy near 43.55%. There are around 71 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Sonpal's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Sonpal

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

Nearby Villages of Sonpal

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

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