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

As per Census 2011, Sownahwa village has a total population of 801 people, consisting of 403 males and 398 females. The village has 99 households and a sex ratio of 987 females per 1,000 males. There are 141 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 366 literate and 435 illiterate residents. Additionally, 15 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

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