Sonwal

Sonwal is a village located in Zamania tehsil of Ghazipur district in Uttar Pradesh, India. It is situated 13km away from sub-district headquarter Zamania (tehsildar office) and 16km away from district headquarter Ghazipur. As per 2009 stats, Sonwal village is also a gram panchayat.

Sonwal has its own place in the vibrant Ghazipur region. In the following sections, you’ll find details about population, literacy, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local governance, nearby villages, connectivity, and more.

About Sonwal

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Sonwal is 206607. The village spans a total geographical area of 282.19 hectares. Ghazipur is nearest town to Sonwal village for all major economic activities.

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Population of Sonwal

Below is a concise population overview of Sonwal as per the Census 2011 data. The table highlights the key population metrics categorized by gender and social groups.

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 6,007 3,179 2,828
Child Population (0–6 yrs) 967 523 444
Scheduled Castes (SC) 637 347 290
Scheduled Tribes (ST) 68 34 34
Literate Population 3,693 2,263 1,430
Illiterate Population 2,314 916 1,398

Here's a detailed summary of the Basic Population Details of Sonwal village:

  • The total population of Sonwal village is around 6,007, including approximately 3,179 males and 2,828 females, with a sex ratio of 889 females per 1,000 males.
  • There are about 967 children aged 0–6 years in Sonwal village, reflecting the young population in the village.
  • Sonwal village has 637 people belonging to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 68 residents from the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
  • The literacy rate of Sonwal village is about 61.48%, with male literacy at 71.19% and female literacy at 50.57%.
  • There are around 816 households in Sonwal village.

Connectivity of Sonwal

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Sonwal. As per the 2011 stats, Sonwal had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Connectivity Type Status (in year 2011)
Public Bus Service Available
Private Bus Service Available within village
Railway Station Available within <5 km distance

Nearby Villages of Sonwal

Knowing the nearby villages of Sonwal helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Sonwal.

Tajpur Kalu Sujan Pur Kalupur Mustahakam Mednipur Mustahakam Jarchha Sugbalia Gangbarar Bawara Gangbarar Juvrajpur Bawara Mustahakam Bhikhi Chaura Juvraj Pur

Frequently Asked Questions about Sonwal

Where is Sonwal located?
Sonwal village is situated in Zamania Tehsil, within the Ghazipur district of Uttar Pradesh, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Sonwal?
Sonwal serves as its own Gram Panchayat (as per 2009 stats), overseeing its local governance and development.
What is the population of Sonwal as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Sonwal is 6,007, with 3,179 males and 2,828 females.
How many households are there in Sonwal as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Sonwal village has a total of 816 households.
What is the literacy rate in Sonwal as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Sonwal is 61.48%. The male literacy rate is 71.19%, while the female literacy rate is 50.57%.