Sonkh

Sonkh is a village located in Kathumar tehsil of Alwar district in Rajasthan, India. It is situated 13km away from sub-district headquarter Kathumar (tehsildar office) and 73km away from district headquarter Alwar. As per 2009 stats, Sonkh village is also a gram panchayat.

Here you can discover what makes Sonkh unique in its vibrant Kathumar-Alwar region. You’ll see Sonkh’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 Sonkh

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Sonkh is 073711. The village spans a total geographical area of 1100 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 321605. Nagar is nearest town to Sonkh village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 18km away.

When it comes to local governance, Sonkh 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 Kathumar Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Bharatpur Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Sonkh

Population of Sonkh

According to the 2011 Census, Sonkh has a total population of about 4,574, with approximately 2,444 males and 2,130 females. The sex ratio is around 871 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 646 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 796 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 104. The overall literacy rate is approximately 59.09%, with male literacy at about 71.69% and female literacy near 44.65%. There are around 704 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Sonkh's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Sonkh

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

Nearby Villages of Sonkh

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

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