Sonhati Village - Tulsipur, Balrampur

Sonhati is a village situated in the Tulsipur tehsil of Balrampur district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 40 km from the tehsil headquarters in Tulsipur and around 40 km from the district headquarters in Balrampur. Sonhati village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sonhati is 173756. The village covers a total geographical area of 231.68 hectares and falls under the 271201 pincode. Pachpedawa is the nearest town, located about 7 km away.

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

Population of Sonhati

As per Census 2011, Sonhati village has a total population of 2,541 people, consisting of 1,330 males and 1,211 females. The village has 304 households and a sex ratio of 910 females per 1,000 males. There are 506 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 831 literate and 1,710 illiterate residents. Additionally, 417 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Sonhati

Sonhati 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 Sonhati

Sonhati is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Pachperwa, while the nearest airport is Gorakhpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 96.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pachpedawa to Sonhati is about 7 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balrampur to Sonhati is about 40 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 Sonhati

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

Health Facilities in Sonhati

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

FAQs about Sonhati