Soniyana - Sahara, Bhilwara

Soniyana is a village situated in the Sahara tehsil of Bhilwara district, Rajasthan. It is located approximately 16 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sahara and around 40 km from the district headquarters in Bhilwara. Soniyana village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Soniyana is 095518. The village covers a total geographical area of 1165.42 hectares and falls under the 311801 pincode. Gangapur is the nearest town, located about 16 km away.

Soniyana village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Soniyana

According to the 2011 Census, Soniyana village had a total population of 2,387 people, including 1,198 males and 1,189 females, living in 481 households. The sex ratio was 992 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 58.81%, with male literacy at 74.93% and female literacy at 42.97%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 619, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1.

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

Nearby Villages of Soniyana

Soniyana 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 Soniyana

Soniyana is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Hamirgarh, while the nearest airport is Maharana Pratap Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 62.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gangapur to Soniyana is about 16 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bhilwara to Soniyana is about 40 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Soniyana

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

Health Facilities in Soniyana

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

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