Sonkhar

Block / Tehsil Pen
District Raigarh
State Maharashtra

About Sonkhar

According to Census 2011 information the location code or village code of Sonkhar village is 553876. Sonkhar village is located in Pen tehsil of Raigarh district in Maharashtra, India. It is situated 14km away from sub-district headquarter Pen (tehsildar office) and 38km away from district headquarter Alibag. As per 2009 stats, Sonkhar village is also a gram panchayat.

The total geographical area of village is 274.88 hectares. Sonkhar has a total population of 1,205 peoples, out of which male population is 624 while female population is 581. This results in a sex ratio of approximately 931 females for every 1,000 males. Literacy rate of sonkhar village is 72.45% out of which 81.25% males and 62.99% females are literate. There are about 281 houses in sonkhar village.

Pen is nearest town to sonkhar village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 14km away.

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Population of Sonkhar

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 1,205 624 581
Literate Population 873 507 366
Illiterate Population 332 117 215

Connectivity of Sonkhar

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

Nearby Villages of Sonkhar

Frequently Asked Questions about Sonkhar

Where is Sonkhar located?

Sonkhar village is situated in Pen Tehsil, within the Raigarh district of Maharashtra, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Sonkhar?

Sonkhar serves as its own Gram Panchayat (as per 2009 stats), overseeing its local governance and development.

What is the population of Sonkhar as per the 2011 Census?

As per the 2011 Census, the population of Sonkhar is 1,205, with 624 males and 581 females.

How many households are there in Sonkhar as per the 2011 Census?

As per the 2011 Census, Sonkhar village has a total of 281 households.

What is the literacy rate in Sonkhar as per the 2011 Census?

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Sonkhar is 72.45%. The male literacy rate is 81.25%, while the female literacy rate is 62.99%.