Sonkhera

Sonkhera is a village located in Homnabad taluka of Bidar district in Karnataka, India. It is situated 15km away from sub-district headquarter Homnabad (tehsildar office) and 52km away from district headquarter Bidar. As per 2009 stats, Chandanhalli is the gram panchayat of Sonkhera village.

Here you can discover what makes Sonkhera unique in its vibrant Homnabad-Bidar region. You’ll see Sonkhera’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 Sonkhera

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Sonkhera is 600267. The village spans a total geographical area of 457.89 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 585418. Homnabad is nearest town to Sonkhera village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 15km away.

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

Google Map of Sonkhera

Population of Sonkhera

According to the 2011 Census, Sonkhera has a total population of about 1,909, with approximately 992 males and 917 females. The sex ratio is around 924 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 291 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 569 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 700. The overall literacy rate is approximately 56.57%, with male literacy at about 63.00% and female literacy near 49.62%. There are around 337 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Sonkhera's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Sonkhera

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

Nearby Villages of Sonkhera

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Sonkhera