Sonapali - Rasra, Ballia

Sonapali is a village situated in the Rasra tehsil of Ballia district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Rasra and around 45 km from the district headquarters in Ballia. Sonapali village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sonapali is 198235. The village covers a total geographical area of 284.81 hectares and falls under the 221711 pincode. Ballia is the nearest town.

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

Population of Sonapali

As per Census 2011, Sonapali village has a total population of 2,155 people, consisting of 1,119 males and 1,036 females. The village has 331 households and a sex ratio of 925 females per 1,000 males. There are 272 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,501 literate and 654 illiterate residents. Additionally, 695 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 89 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Sonapali

Sonapali 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 Sonapali

Sonapali is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Rajmalpur Road, while the nearest airport is Gorakhpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 79.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Ballia to Sonapali 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 Sonapali

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

Health Facilities in Sonapali

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

FAQs about Sonapali