Songara - Machhlishahr, Jaunpur

Songara is a village situated in the Machhlishahr tehsil of Jaunpur district, Uttar Pradesh. Beerbalpur Songra serves as the Gram Panchayat for Songara village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Songara is 201210. The village covers a total geographical area of 257.96 hectares and falls under the 222143 pincode. Jaunpur is the nearest town, located about 43 km away.

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

Population of Songara

As per Census 2011, Songara village has a total population of 1,567 people, consisting of 721 males and 846 females. The village has 216 households and a sex ratio of 1,173 females per 1,000 males. There are 254 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 830 literate and 737 illiterate residents. Additionally, 423 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Songara

Songara 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 Songara

Public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the Songara. The nearest railway station is Nibhapur, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 50.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jaunpur to Songara is about 43 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.2 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Jaunpur to Songara is about 13 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Songara

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

Health Facilities in Songara

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

FAQs about Songara