Sonokhar - Jurhara, Deeg

Sonokhar is a village situated in the Jurhara tehsil of Deeg district, Rajasthan. It is located approximately 12 km from Kaman and around 68 km from Bharatpur. Sonokhar village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sonokhar is 074007. The village covers a total geographical area of 243 hectares and falls under the 321023 pincode. Kaman is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

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

Population of Sonokhar

As per Census 2011, Sonokhar village has a total population of 1,203 people, consisting of 626 males and 577 females. The village has 198 households and a sex ratio of 921 females per 1,000 males. There are 187 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 760 literate and 443 illiterate residents. Additionally, 213 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Sonokhar are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,203626577
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1879493
Scheduled Castes (SC)213111102
Literate Population760465295
Illiterate Population443161282

Nearby Villages of Sonokhar

Sonokhar 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
Nagla SonokharSouth-West1.29 km
DandaraSouth-East1.37 km
SabalgarhWest1.43 km
GurguriyaSouth1.48 km
ParehiEast1.71 km
Kherli GumaniNorth2.12 km
UncheraEast2.13 km
Nagla JasramSouth-East2.21 km
KaltariyaWest2.34 km
PaiNorth-West2.42 km

Transport and Connectivity of Sonokhar

Sonokhar is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Kosi Kalan, while the nearest airport is Indira Gandhi International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 77.7 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kaman to Sonokhar is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bharatpur to Sonokhar is about 68 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sonokhar

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Sonokhar

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Sonokhar

Where is Sonokhar located?

Sonokhar village is located in Jurhara Tehsil, Deeg district, Rajasthan, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Sonokhar?

Sonokhar is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Sonokhar?

The pincode of Sonokhar is 321023.

What is the population of Sonokhar?

Sonokhar has a total population of 1,203, including 626 males and 577 females.

How many households are there in Sonokhar?

There are 198 households in Sonokhar.

What is the literacy rate in Sonokhar?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Sonokhar is 63.18%. Male literacy is 74.28% and female literacy is 51.13%.