Sonkhari - Gyanpur, Bhadohi

Sonkhari is a village situated in the Gyanpur tehsil of Bhadohi district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 5 km from Gyanpur and around 9 km from Sant Ravidas Nagar (bhadohi). Kathauta serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sonkhari village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sonkhari is 210337. The village covers a total geographical area of 70.96 hectares and falls under the 221303 pincode. Gopiganj is the nearest town, located about 500 km away.

Sonkhari 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 Sonkhari

According to the 2011 Census, Sonkhari village had a total population of 1,778 people, including 928 males and 850 females, living in 227 households. The sex ratio was 916 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 72.32%, with male literacy at 85.38% and female literacy at 58.23%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 323.

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

Nearby Villages of Sonkhari

Sonkhari 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 Sonkhari

Public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the Sonkhari. The nearest railway station is Gyanpur Road, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 37.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gopiganj to Sonkhari is about 500 km, with a usual travel time of around ~14.3 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Sant Ravidas Nagar (bhadohi) to Sonkhari is about 9 km, with the usual travel time around 15-30 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sonkhari

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

Health Facilities in Sonkhari

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

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