Sonothi - Kiraoli, Agra

Sonothi is a village situated in the Kiraoli tehsil of Agra district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 22 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kiraoli and around 45 km from the district headquarters in Agra. Sonothi village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sonothi is 124718. The village covers a total geographical area of 253.15 hectares and falls under the 283110 pincode. Fatehpur Sikri is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

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

Population of Sonothi

As per Census 2011, Sonothi village has a total population of 1,875 people, consisting of 984 males and 891 females. The village has 287 households and a sex ratio of 905 females per 1,000 males. There are 316 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,144 literate and 731 illiterate residents. Additionally, 675 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,875984891
Child Population (0–6 yrs)316161155
Scheduled Castes (SC)675361314
Literate Population1,144755389
Illiterate Population731229502

Nearby Villages of Sonothi

Sonothi 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)
BandrauliSouth-East1.59 km
Pali KiraoliNorth1.72 km
MohammadpurNorth-West1.73 km
JajauliSouth2.06 km
SahanpurWest2.13 km
PatsalNorth-East2.45 km
JautanaSouth-East3.48 km
SanhooliNorth3.55 km
DhanagarhNorth3.68 km
Bho PurSouth3.69 km

Transport and Connectivity of Sonothi

Sonothi is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Aulenda, while the nearest airport is Agra Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 30.7 km.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Fatehpur Sikri to Sonothi is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Agra to Sonothi is about 45 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sonothi

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 1-2 km

Health Facilities in Sonothi

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Sonothi

Where is Sonothi located?

Sonothi village is located in Kiraoli Tehsil, Agra district, Uttar Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Sonothi?

Sonothi is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Sonothi?

The pincode of Sonothi is 283110.

What is the population of Sonothi?

Sonothi has a total population of 1,875, including 984 males and 891 females.

How many households are there in Sonothi?

There are 287 households in Sonothi.

What is the literacy rate in Sonothi?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Sonothi is 61.01%. Male literacy is 76.73% and female literacy is 43.66%.