Songaun - Jalalpur, Ambedkar Nagar

Songaun is a village situated in the Jalalpur tehsil of Ambedkar Nagar district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 4 km from the tehsil headquarters in Jalalpur and around 31 km from the district headquarters in Ambedkarnagar. Son Gawn serves as the Gram Panchayat for Songaun village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Songaun is 167966. The village covers a total geographical area of 168.42 hectares and falls under the 224149 pincode. Jalalpur is the nearest town, located about 4 km away.

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

Population of Songaun

According to the 2011 Census, Songaun village had a total population of 2,331 people, including 1,196 males and 1,135 females, living in 394 households. The sex ratio was 949 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 69.97%, with male literacy at 80.22% and female literacy at 59.45%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 840, 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 Songaun

Songaun 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 Songaun

Songaun is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Malipur, while the nearest airport is Gorakhpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 72.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jalalpur to Songaun is about 4 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Ambedkarnagar to Songaun is about 31 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 Songaun

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

Health Facilities in Songaun

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

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