Sonuan

Sonuan is a village located in Goilkera subdivision of Pashchimi Singhbhum district in Jharkhand, India. It is situated 24km away from sub-district headquarter Goilkera (tehsildar office) and 84km away from district headquarter Chaibasa. As per 2009 stats, Arahasa is the gram panchayat of Sonuan village.

Here you can discover what makes Sonuan unique in its vibrant Goilkera-Pashchimi Singhbhum region. You’ll see Sonuan’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 Sonuan

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Sonuan is 377663. The village spans a total geographical area of 480 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 833103. Goilkera is nearest town to Sonuan village for all major economic activities.

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

Google Map of Sonuan

Population of Sonuan

According to the 2011 Census, Sonuan has a total population of about 435, with approximately 214 males and 221 females. The sex ratio is around 1032 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 94 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 414. The overall literacy rate is approximately 12.18%, with male literacy at about 19.16% and female literacy near 5.43%. There are around 82 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Sonuan's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Sonuan

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

Nearby Villages of Sonuan

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Sonuan