Sonai - Jaswantnagar, Etawah

Sonai is a village situated in the Jaswantnagar tehsil of Etawah district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 11 km from the tehsil headquarters in Jaswantnagar and around 8 km from the district headquarters in Etawa. Adhiyapur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sonai village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sonai is 147396. The village covers a total geographical area of 120.6 hectares and falls under the 206002 pincode. Etawa is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

Sonai 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 Jaswantnagar Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Mainpuri Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Sonai

According to the 2011 Census, Sonai village had a total population of 965 people, including 528 males and 437 females, living in 161 households. The sex ratio was 828 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 81.44%, with male literacy at 90.76% and female literacy at 70.54%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 379.

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

Nearby Villages of Sonai

Sonai 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 Sonai

Sonai is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within <1 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Sarai Bhopat, while the nearest airport is Gwalior Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 80.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Etawa to Sonai is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sonai

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

Health Facilities in Sonai

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

FAQs about Sonai