Sonapur - Chikiti, Ganjam

Sonapur is a village situated in the Chikiti tehsil of Ganjam district, Odisha. It is located approximately 25 km from Golanthara and around 49 km from Chatrapur. Sunapur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sonapur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sonapur is 412722. The village covers a total geographical area of 760 hectares and falls under the 761009 pincode. Brahmapur is the nearest town, located about 23 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 Chikiti Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Berhampur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Sonapur

According to the 2011 Census, Sonapur village had a total population of 5,023 people, including 2,551 males and 2,472 females, living in 1,069 households. The sex ratio was 969 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 64.70%, with male literacy at 83.15% and female literacy at 45.65%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 3,779, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 2.

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 bus services. The nearest railway station is Surla Road, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 129.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Brahmapur to Sonapur is about 23 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chatrapur to Sonapur is about 49 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 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