Sonnur - Malur, Kolar

Sonnur is a village situated in the Malur taluka of Kolar district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Malur and around 37 km from the district headquarters in Kolar. Jayamangala serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sonnur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sonnur is 622258. The village covers a total geographical area of 248.15 hectares and falls under the 563130 pincode. Malur is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

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

Population of Sonnur

According to the 2011 Census, Sonnur village had a total population of 657 people, including 348 males and 309 females, living in 139 households. The sex ratio was 888 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 80.85%, with male literacy at 87.82% and female literacy at 73.02%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 228.

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

Nearby Villages of Sonnur

Sonnur 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 Sonnur

Sonnur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Malur, while the nearest airport is Kempegowda International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 29.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Malur to Sonnur is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kolar to Sonnur is about 37 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 Sonnur

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

Health Facilities in Sonnur

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

FAQs about Sonnur