Sonpada - Nawapur, Nandurbar

Sonpada is a village situated in the Nawapur tehsil of Nandurbar district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 40 km from the tehsil headquarters in Nawapur and around 20 km from the district headquarters in Nandurbar. Sonapada serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sonpada village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sonpada is 525855. The village covers a total geographical area of 151.59 hectares and falls under the 425416 pincode. Nandurbar is the nearest town, located about 28 km away.

Sonpada village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Nawapur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Nandurbar Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Sonpada

According to the 2011 Census, Sonpada village had a total population of 1,549 people, including 769 males and 780 females, living in 370 households. The sex ratio was 1,014 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 48.35%, with male literacy at 58.40% and female literacy at 38.58%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 2, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1,547.

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

Nearby Villages of Sonpada

Sonpada 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 Sonpada

Sonpada is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Khatgaon, while the nearest airport is Surat Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 103.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Nandurbar to Sonpada is about 28 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Nandurbar to Sonpada is about 20 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sonpada

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

Health Facilities in Sonpada

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

FAQs about Sonpada