Sonapos
Sonapos is a village located in Sonua subdivision of Pashchimi Singhbhum district in Jharkhand, India. It is situated 48km away from district headquarter Sonua. Sonua is the sub-district headquarter of Sonapos village. As per 2009 stats, Sonapos village is also a gram panchayat.
Here you can discover what makes Sonapos unique in its vibrant Sonua-Pashchimi Singhbhum region. You’ll see Sonapos’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 Sonapos
According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Sonapos is 376879. The village spans a total geographical area of 74.9 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 833102. Sonua is nearest town to Sonapos village for all major economic activities.
When it comes to local governance, Sonapos 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 Manoharpur 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 Sonapos
Population of Sonapos
According to the 2011 Census, Sonapos has a total population of about 1,692, with approximately 885 males and 807 females. The sex ratio is around 911 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 216 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 82. The overall literacy rate is approximately 61.82%, with male literacy at about 76.61% and female literacy near 45.60%. There are around 379 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Sonapos's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,692 | 885 | 807 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 216 | 102 | 114 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 82 | 42 | 40 |
| Literate Population | 1,046 | 678 | 368 |
| Illiterate Population | 646 | 207 | 439 |
Connectivity of Sonapos
Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Sonapos. As per the 2011 stats, Sonapos had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available within village |
| Private Bus Service | Available within village |
| Railway Station | Available within <5 km distance |
Nearby Villages of Sonapos
Knowing the nearby villages of Sonapos helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Sonapos.
Frequently Asked Questions about Sonapos
- Where is Sonapos located?
- Sonapos village is situated in Sonua Subdivision, within the Pashchimi Singhbhum district of Jharkhand, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Sonapos?
- Sonapos serves as its own Gram Panchayat (as per 2009 stats), overseeing its local governance and development.
- What is the pincode of Sonapos?
- The pincode of Sonapos is 833102, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.
- What is the population of Sonapos as per the 2011 Census?
- As per the 2011 Census, the population of Sonapos is 1,692, with 885 males and 807 females.
- How many households are there in Sonapos as per the 2011 Census?
- As per the 2011 Census, Sonapos village has a total of 379 households.
- What is the literacy rate in Sonapos as per the 2011 Census?
- According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Sonapos is 61.82%. The male literacy rate is 76.61%, while the female literacy rate is 45.60%.