Sonapur - Wani, Yavatmal

Sonapur is a village situated in the Wani tehsil of Yavatmal district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 11 km from the tehsil headquarters in Wani and around 103 km from the district headquarters in Yavatmal. Bhandewada serves as the Village Panchayat for Sonapur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sonapur is 543943. The village covers a total geographical area of 279.64 hectares and falls under the 445304 pincode. Wani is the nearest town, located about 11 km away.

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

Population of Sonapur

According to the 2011 Census, Sonapur village had a total population of 474 people, including 246 males and 228 females, living in 125 households. The sex ratio was 927 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 78.33%, with male literacy at 87.39% and female literacy at 68.18%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 23, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 155.

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, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Wani, while the nearest airport is Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 85.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Wani to Sonapur is about 11 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Yavatmal to Sonapur is about 103 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.9 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