Sonwar - Colonelganj, Gonda

Sonwar is a village situated in the Colonelganj tehsil of Gonda district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 3 km from the tehsil headquarters in Conelganj and around 30 km from the district headquarters in Gonda. Sonwar village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sonwar is 174874. The village covers a total geographical area of 140.7 hectares and falls under the 271502 pincode. Conelganj is the nearest town, located about 3 km away.

Sonwar village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Katra bazar Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Kaiserganj Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Sonwar

According to the 2011 Census, Sonwar village had a total population of 2,031 people, including 1,077 males and 954 females, living in 314 households. The sex ratio was 886 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 55.66%, with male literacy at 67.16% and female literacy at 42.56%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 133.

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

Nearby Villages of Sonwar

Sonwar 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 Sonwar

Sonwar is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Colonelganj, while the nearest airport is Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 75.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Conelganj to Sonwar is about 3 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Gonda to Sonwar is about 30 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sonwar

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

Health Facilities in Sonwar

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

FAQs about Sonwar