Sona
Sona is a village located in Kanpur tehsil of Kanpur Nagar district in Uttar Pradesh, India. It is situated 30km away from sub-district headquarter Kanpur Sadar (tehsildar office) and 30km away from district headquarter Kanpur Nagar. As per 2009 stats, Sona village is also a gram panchayat.
Here you can discover what makes Sona unique in its vibrant Kanpur-Kanpur Nagar region. You’ll see Sona’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.
About Sona
According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Sona is 150363. The village spans a total geographical area of 736.33 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 208001. Kanpur is nearest town to Sona village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 30km away.
Google Map of Sona
Population of Sona
According to the 2011 Census, Sona has a total population of about 4,788, with approximately 2,516 males and 2,272 females. The sex ratio is around 903 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 684 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 902 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. Information about the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is not available. The overall literacy rate is approximately 58.60%, with male literacy at about 66.22% and female literacy near 50.18%. There are around 912 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Sona's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 4,788 | 2,516 | 2,272 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 684 | 376 | 308 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 902 | 480 | 422 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Literate Population | 2,806 | 1,666 | 1,140 |
| Illiterate Population | 1,982 | 850 | 1,132 |
Connectivity of Sona
Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Sona. As per the 2011 stats, Sona had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available within 5 - 10 km distance |
| Private Bus Service | Available within 5 - 10 km distance |
| Railway Station | Available within <5 km distance |
Nearby Villages of Sona
Knowing the nearby villages of Sona helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Sona.
Frequently Asked Questions about Sona
- Where is Sona located?
- Sona village is situated in Kanpur Tehsil, within the Kanpur Nagar district of Uttar Pradesh, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Sona?
- Sona serves as its own Gram Panchayat (as per 2009 stats), overseeing its local governance and development.
- What is the pincode of Sona?
- The pincode of Sona is 208001, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.
- What is the population of Sona as per the 2011 Census?
- As per the 2011 Census, the population of Sona is 4,788, with 2,516 males and 2,272 females.
- How many households are there in Sona as per the 2011 Census?
- As per the 2011 Census, Sona village has a total of 912 households.
- What is the literacy rate in Sona as per the 2011 Census?
- According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Sona is 58.60%. The male literacy rate is 66.22%, while the female literacy rate is 50.18%.