Sonapur - Chamorshi, Gadchiroli

Sonapur is a village situated in the Chamorshi tehsil of Gadchiroli district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Chamorshi and around 39 km from the district headquarters in Gadchiroli. Sonapur village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sonapur is 539248. The village covers a total geographical area of 485.23 hectares and falls under the 442603 pincode. Mul is the nearest town, located about 32 km away.

Sonapur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Sonapur

According to the 2011 Census, Sonapur village had a total population of 1,891 people, including 937 males and 954 females, living in 500 households. The sex ratio was 1,018 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 73.14%, with male literacy at 83.03% and female literacy at 63.36%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 142, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 373.

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

Nearby Villages of Sonapur

Sonapur 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 Sonapur

Sonapur is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Mul Marora, while the nearest airport is Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 125.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Mul to Sonapur is about 32 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Gadchiroli to Sonapur is about 39 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 Sonapur

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

Health Facilities in Sonapur

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

FAQs about Sonapur