Sonbarsa - Mankapur, Gonda

Sonbarsa is a village situated in the Mankapur tehsil of Gonda district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 33 km from the tehsil headquarters in Mankapur and around 64 km from the district headquarters in Gonda. Harkhupur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sonbarsa village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sonbarsa is 175925. The village covers a total geographical area of 64.04 hectares and falls under the 271302 pincode. Gonda is the nearest town, located about 73 km away.

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

Population of Sonbarsa

As per Census 2011, Sonbarsa village has a total population of 620 people, consisting of 322 males and 298 females. The village has 112 households and a sex ratio of 925 females per 1,000 males. There are 98 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 265 literate and 355 illiterate residents. Additionally, 122 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Sonbarsa are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population620322298
Child Population (0–6 yrs)985048
Scheduled Castes (SC)1226755
Literate Population26516996
Illiterate Population355153202

Nearby Villages of Sonbarsa

Sonbarsa 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)
BuknapurSouth0.75 km
MajhretiSouth-West0.80 km
SikaharaNorth1.12 km
RatanpurNorth-East1.19 km
MakoiaSouth-East1.23 km
Shah NagarWest1.32 km
HarkhupurWest1.57 km
SadkarpurSouth-West1.72 km
BanganvaNorth-East1.75 km
RamduttpurNorth-West1.84 km

Transport and Connectivity of Sonbarsa

Sonbarsa is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Babhnan, while the nearest airport is Gorakhpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 79.6 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 2-5 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gonda to Sonbarsa is about 73 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2.1 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Gonda to Sonbarsa is about 64 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 Sonbarsa

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

Health Facilities in Sonbarsa

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)YesAvailable within village

FAQs about Sonbarsa

Where is Sonbarsa located?

Sonbarsa village is located in Mankapur Tehsil, Gonda district, Uttar Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Sonbarsa?

The Gram Panchayat of Sonbarsa is Harkhupur.

What is the pincode of Sonbarsa?

The pincode of Sonbarsa is 271302.

What is the population of Sonbarsa?

Sonbarsa has a total population of 620, including 322 males and 298 females.

How many households are there in Sonbarsa?

There are 112 households in Sonbarsa.

What is the literacy rate in Sonbarsa?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Sonbarsa is 42.74%. Male literacy is 52.48% and female literacy is 32.21%.