Sonna - Bilgi, Bagalkote

Sonna is a village situated in the Bilgi taluka of Bagalkote district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 8 km from Bilgi and around 38 km from Bagalkot. Sonna village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sonna is 598496. The village covers a total geographical area of 1620.51 hectares and falls under the 587116 pincode. Bilgi is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

Sonna village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a President serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Bilgi Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Bagalkot Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Sonna

According to the 2011 Census, Sonna village had a total population of 4,440 people, including 2,194 males and 2,246 females, living in 871 households. The sex ratio was 1,024 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 67.44%, with male literacy at 77.91% and female literacy at 57.46%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 761, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 179.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Sonna

Sonna is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Transport and Connectivity of Sonna

Sonna is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Bagevadi Rd, while the nearest airport is Belgaum Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 93.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bilgi to Sonna is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bagalkot to Sonna is about 38 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sonna

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Sonna village is detailed below:

Health Facilities in Sonna

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Sonna village are given below:

FAQs about Sonna