Sonhara - Jakhania, Ghazipur

Sonhara is a village situated in the Jakhania tehsil of Ghazipur district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Jakhanian and around 25 km from the district headquarters in Ghazipur. Sonhara village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sonhara is 203554. The village covers a total geographical area of 200.05 hectares and falls under the 275202 pincode. Ghazipur is the nearest town, located about 17 km away.

Sonhara 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 Jakhanian Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Ghazipur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Sonhara

According to the 2011 Census, Sonhara village had a total population of 2,193 people, including 1,106 males and 1,087 females, living in 328 households. The sex ratio was 983 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 72.60%, with male literacy at 85.39% and female literacy at 59.42%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 707.

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

Nearby Villages of Sonhara

Sonhara 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 Sonhara

Sonhara is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Dullahapur, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 56.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Ghazipur to Sonhara is about 17 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Ghazipur to Sonhara is about 25 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 Sonhara

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

Health Facilities in Sonhara

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

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