M. Sona - Saidpur, Ghazipur

M. Sona is a village situated in the Saidpur tehsil of Ghazipur district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 16 km from the tehsil headquarters in Saidpur and around 62 km from the district headquarters in Ghazipur. Hariharpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for M. Sona village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of M. Sona is 204151. The village covers a total geographical area of 74.52 hectares and falls under the 233221 pincode. Saidpur is the nearest town, located about 17 km away.

M. Sona 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 Saidpur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Ghazipur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of M. Sona

According to the 2011 Census, M. Sona village had a total population of 816 people, including 404 males and 412 females, living in 110 households. The sex ratio was 1,020 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 76.27%, with male literacy at 89.55% and female literacy at 63.64%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 18.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population816404412
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1296960
Scheduled Castes (SC)18135
Scheduled Tribes (ST)000
Literate Population524300224
Illiterate Population292104188

Nearby Villages of M. Sona

M. Sona 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)
Dhundh PuraSouth-East0.78 km
ItahaSouth0.88 km
M. Rafi Alias ShivdaspurNorth-East0.91 km
TataEast1.15 km
Partapi PurSouth-West1.18 km
BurhanpurSouth-West1.23 km
ChakahrazuNorth-East1.45 km
LaraSouth-East1.54 km
PokhraEast1.62 km
ParsawaSouth1.86 km

Transport and Connectivity of M. Sona

M. Sona is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Faridaha Halt, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 26.9 km.

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

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

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in M. Sona

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km

FAQs about M. Sona

Where is M. Sona located?

M. Sona village is located in Saidpur Tehsil, Ghazipur district, Uttar Pradesh, India.

What is the Gram Panchayat of M. Sona?

The Gram Panchayat of M. Sona is Hariharpur.

What is the pincode of M. Sona?

The pincode of M. Sona is 233221.

What is the population of M. Sona?

M. Sona had a total population of 816, including 404 males and 412 females.

How many households are there in M. Sona?

M. Sona had 110 households.

What is the literacy rate in M. Sona?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of M. Sona was 76.27%. Male literacy was 89.55% and female literacy was 63.64%.