Sonhati - 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 Gram Pradhan 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

According to the 2011 Census, Sonhati village had a total population of 2,541 people, including 1,330 males and 1,211 females, living in 304 households. The sex ratio was 911 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 40.84%, with male literacy at 53.02% and female literacy at 27.14%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 417.

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

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