Sownahwa - Tulsipur, Balrampur

Sownahwa is a village situated in the Tulsipur tehsil of Balrampur district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 36 km from the tehsil headquarters in Tulsipur and around 62 km from the district headquarters in Balrampur. Sonhwa serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sownahwa village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sownahwa is 173701. The village covers a total geographical area of 135.08 hectares and falls under the 271201 pincode. Pachpedawa is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.

Sownahwa 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 Sownahwa

According to the 2011 Census, Sownahwa village had a total population of 801 people, including 403 males and 398 females, living in 99 households. The sex ratio was 988 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 55.45%, with male literacy at 69.79% and female literacy at 41.03%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 15.

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

Nearby Villages of Sownahwa

Sownahwa 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 Sownahwa

Sownahwa 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 98.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pachpedawa to Sownahwa is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balrampur to Sownahwa is about 62 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sownahwa

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

Health Facilities in Sownahwa

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

FAQs about Sownahwa