Sonaicha - Gyanpur, Bhadohi

Sonaicha is a village situated in the Gyanpur tehsil of Bhadohi district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 28 km from Gyanpur and around 24 km from Sant Ravidas Nagar (bhadohi). Sonaicha village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sonaicha is 210564. The village covers a total geographical area of 178 hectares and falls under the 221303 pincode. Gopiganj is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

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

Population of Sonaicha

As per Census 2011, Sonaicha village has a total population of 1,966 people, consisting of 969 males and 997 females. The village has 359 households and a sex ratio of 1,028 females per 1,000 males. There are 311 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,213 literate and 753 illiterate residents. Additionally, 620 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,966969997
Child Population (0–6 yrs)311152159
Scheduled Castes (SC)620329291
Literate Population1,213729484
Illiterate Population753240513

Nearby Villages of Sonaicha

Sonaicha 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
TikariNorth-East0.74 km
ChandapurNorth-West1.17 km
SurajbhanpurSouth-West1.20 km
JagapurSouth-East1.39 km
BirnaiEast1.56 km
MailaunaNorth1.56 km
Vairi VeesaSouth1.93 km
MahuariNorth-East1.94 km
Sewak PattiWest2.19 km
Dhanai PattiSouth-West2.24 km

Transport and Connectivity of Sonaicha

Sonaicha is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Sarai Jagdish, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 43.3 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gopiganj to Sonaicha is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Sant Ravidas Nagar (bhadohi) to Sonaicha is about 24 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sonaicha

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

Health Facilities in Sonaicha

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Sonaicha

Where is Sonaicha located?

Sonaicha village is located in Gyanpur Tehsil, Bhadohi district, Uttar Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Sonaicha?

Sonaicha is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Sonaicha?

The pincode of Sonaicha is 221303.

What is the population of Sonaicha?

Sonaicha has a total population of 1,966, including 969 males and 997 females.

How many households are there in Sonaicha?

There are 359 households in Sonaicha.

What is the literacy rate in Sonaicha?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Sonaicha is 61.70%. Male literacy is 75.23% and female literacy is 48.55%.