Sona

Sona is a village located in Nawanshahr tehsil of Shahid Bhagat Singh Nagar district in Punjab, India. It is situated 4km away from sub-district headquarter Nawanshahr (tehsildar office) and 4km away from district headquarter Shahid Bhagat Singh Nagar . As per 2009 stats, Sauna is the gram panchayat of Sona village.

Sona has its own place in the vibrant Shahid Bhagat Singh Nagar region. In the following sections, you’ll find details about population, literacy, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local governance, nearby villages, connectivity, and more.

About Sona

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Sona is 032080. The village spans a total geographical area of 359 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 144514. Nawansahar is nearest town to Sona village for all major economic activities.

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Population of Sona

Below is a concise population overview of Sona as per the Census 2011 data. The table highlights the key population metrics categorized by gender and social groups.

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 1,620 818 802
Child Population (0–6 yrs) 139 76 63
Scheduled Castes (SC) 283 143 140
Scheduled Tribes (ST) N/A N/A N/A
Literate Population 1,216 643 573
Illiterate Population 404 175 229

Here's a detailed summary of the Basic Population Details of Sona village:

  • The total population of Sona village is around 1,620, including approximately 818 males and 802 females, with a sex ratio of 980 females per 1,000 males.
  • There are about 139 children aged 0–6 years in Sona village, reflecting the young population in the village.
  • Sona village has 283 people belonging to the Scheduled Castes (SC).
  • The literacy rate of Sona village is about 75.06%, with male literacy at 78.61% and female literacy at 71.45%.
  • There are around 352 households in Sona village.

Connectivity of Sona

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

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

Nearby Villages of Sona

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

Hussain Chak Begampur Pannu Mazara Barnala Kalan Jethu Mazara Chuharpur Durgapur Kulam Mahdipur Alachaur Mubarkpur

Frequently Asked Questions about Sona

Where is Sona located?
Sona village is situated in Nawanshahr Tehsil, within the Shahid Bhagat Singh Nagar district of Punjab, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Sona?
The Gram Panchayat of Sona is Sauna (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.
What is the pincode of Sona?
The pincode of Sona is 144514, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.
What is the population of Sona as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Sona is 1,620, with 818 males and 802 females.
How many households are there in Sona as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Sona village has a total of 352 households.
What is the literacy rate in Sona as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Sona is 75.06%. The male literacy rate is 78.61%, while the female literacy rate is 71.45%.