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

As per Census 2011, Sonpada village has a total population of 1,549 people, consisting of 769 males and 780 females. The village has 370 households and a sex ratio of 1,014 females per 1,000 males. There are 184 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 660 literate and 889 illiterate residents. Additionally, 2 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 1,547 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Sonpada are given below:

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