Songra - Gabhana, Aligarh

Songra is a village situated in the Gabhana tehsil of Aligarh district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gabhana and around 30 km from the district headquarters in Aligarh. Songra village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Songra is 121990. The village covers a total geographical area of 497.42 hectares and falls under the 202126 pincode. Gabhana is the nearest town, located about 9 km away.

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

Population of Songra

According to the 2011 Census, Songra village had a total population of 3,883 people, including 2,091 males and 1,792 females, living in 585 households. The sex ratio was 857 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 74.67%, with male literacy at 85.59% and female literacy at 62.03%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 387.

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

Nearby Villages of Songra

Songra 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 Songra

Songra 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 Somna, while the nearest airport is Agra Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 85.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gabhana to Songra is about 9 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Aligarh to Songra is about 30 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 Songra

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

Health Facilities in Songra

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

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