Sonpur

Sonpur is a village located in Basta tehsil of Baleshwar district in Odisha, India. It is situated 16km away from sub-district headquarter Basta (tehsildar office) and 46km away from district headquarter Baleshwar. As per 2009 stats, Paunskuli is the gram panchayat of Sonpur village.

Here you can discover what makes Sonpur unique in its vibrant Basta-Baleshwar region. You’ll see Sonpur’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Sonpur

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Sonpur is 392370. The village spans a total geographical area of 120 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 756081. Jaleswar is nearest town to Sonpur village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 12km away.

When it comes to local governance, Sonpur village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Jaleswar Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Balasore Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Sonpur

Population of Sonpur

According to the 2011 Census, Sonpur has a total population of about 775, with approximately 405 males and 370 females. The sex ratio is around 913 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 102 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 127 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 216. The overall literacy rate is approximately 65.03%, with male literacy at about 71.36% and female literacy near 58.11%. There are around 167 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Sonpur's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Sonpur

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Sonpur. As per the 2011 stats, Sonpur had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Sonpur

Knowing the nearby villages of Sonpur helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Sonpur.

Frequently Asked Questions about Sonpur