Sonkhari - Kathumar, Alwar

Sonkhari is a village situated in the Kathumar tehsil of Alwar district, Rajasthan. It is located approximately 13 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kathumar and around 77 km from the district headquarters in Alwar. Sonkhari village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sonkhari is 073795. The village covers a total geographical area of 1114 hectares and falls under the 321606 pincode. Kherli is the nearest town, located about 6 km away.

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

Population of Sonkhari

According to the 2011 Census, Sonkhari village had a total population of 4,318 people, including 2,310 males and 2,008 females, living in 679 households. The sex ratio was 869 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 64.28%, with male literacy at 79.12% and female literacy at 47.04%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,634, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 198.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Sonkhari

Sonkhari 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 Sonkhari

Public transport in the Sonkhari is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Kherli, while the nearest airport is Agra Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 78.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kherli to Sonkhari is about 6 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Alwar to Sonkhari is about 77 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sonkhari

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Sonkhari village is detailed below:

Health Facilities in Sonkhari

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Sonkhari village are given below:

FAQs about Sonkhari