Sonhan - Tanda, Ambedkar Nagar

Sonhan is a village situated in the Tanda tehsil of Ambedkar Nagar district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 9 km from the tehsil headquarters in Tanda and around 27 km from the district headquarters in Ambedkarnagar. Sonhan village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sonhan is 167199. The village covers a total geographical area of 103 hectares and falls under the 224190 pincode. Tanda is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

Sonhan village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Gram Pradhan serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Tanda Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Ambedkar Nagar Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Sonhan

According to the 2011 Census, Sonhan village had a total population of 1,136 people, including 577 males and 559 females, living in 162 households. The sex ratio was 969 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 81.98%, with male literacy at 92.11% and female literacy at 71.54%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 267.

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

Nearby Villages of Sonhan

Sonhan 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 Sonhan

Sonhan is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Akbarpur, while the nearest airport is Gorakhpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 61.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Tanda to Sonhan is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Ambedkarnagar to Sonhan is about 27 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 Sonhan

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

Health Facilities in Sonhan

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

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