Sonpur

Sonpur is a village located in Tamia tehsil of Chhindwara district in Madhya Pradesh, India. It is situated 50km away from district headquarter Tamia. Tamia is the sub-district headquarter of Sonpur village. As per 2009 stats, Hirripathar is the gram panchayat of Sonpur village.

Sonpur has its own place in the vibrant Chhindwara region. In the following sections, you’ll find details about population, literacy, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local governance, nearby villages, connectivity, and more.

About Sonpur

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Sonpur is 493860. The village spans a total geographical area of 113.35 hectares. Neuton Chikhli Kalan is nearest town to Sonpur village for all major economic activities.

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

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Population of Sonpur

Below is a concise population overview of Sonpur as per the Census 2011 data. The table highlights the key population metrics categorized by gender and social groups.

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 253 128 125
Child Population (0–6 yrs) 38 21 17
Scheduled Castes (SC) 10 5 5
Scheduled Tribes (ST) 236 120 116
Literate Population 123 82 41
Illiterate Population 130 46 84

Here's a detailed summary of the Basic Population Details of Sonpur village:

  • The total population of Sonpur village is around 253, including approximately 128 males and 125 females, with a sex ratio of 976 females per 1,000 males.
  • There are about 38 children aged 0–6 years in Sonpur village, reflecting the young population in the village.
  • Sonpur village has 10 people belonging to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 236 residents from the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
  • The literacy rate of Sonpur village is about 48.62%, with male literacy at 64.06% and female literacy at 32.80%.
  • There are around 52 households in Sonpur village.

Connectivity of Sonpur

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

Connectivity Type Status (in year 2011)
Public Bus Service Available within 10+ km distance
Private Bus Service Available within 5 - 10 km distance
Railway Station Available within 10+ km distance

Nearby Villages of Sonpur

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Sonpur

Where is Sonpur located?
Sonpur village is situated in Tamia Tehsil, within the Chhindwara district of Madhya Pradesh, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Sonpur?
The Gram Panchayat of Sonpur is Hirripathar (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.
What is the population of Sonpur as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Sonpur is 253, with 128 males and 125 females.
How many households are there in Sonpur as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Sonpur village has a total of 52 households.
What is the literacy rate in Sonpur as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Sonpur is 48.62%. The male literacy rate is 64.06%, while the female literacy rate is 32.80%.