Sonikpur - Sandila, Hardoi

Sonikpur is a village situated in the Sandila tehsil of Hardoi district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 25 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sandila and around 60 km from the district headquarters in Hardoi. Sonikpur village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sonikpur is 141084. The village covers a total geographical area of 717.22 hectares and falls under the 241203 pincode. Sandila is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

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

Population of Sonikpur

As per Census 2011, Sonikpur village has a total population of 4,016 people, consisting of 2,117 males and 1,899 females. The village has 774 households and a sex ratio of 897 females per 1,000 males. There are 652 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,750 literate and 2,266 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1,833 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Sonikpur

Sonikpur 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 Sonikpur

Sonikpur is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Umar Tali, while the nearest airport is Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 48.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sandila to Sonikpur is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Hardoi to Sonikpur is about 60 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sonikpur

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

Health Facilities in Sonikpur

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

FAQs about Sonikpur