Sona - Kanpur, Kanpur Nagar

Sona is a village situated in the Kanpur tehsil of Kanpur Nagar district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 30 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kanpur Sadar and around 30 km from the district headquarters in Kanpur Nagar. Sona village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sona is 150363. The village covers a total geographical area of 736.33 hectares and falls under the 209305 pincode. Kanpur is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

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

Population of Sona

According to the 2011 Census, Sona village had a total population of 4,788 people, including 2,516 males and 2,272 females, living in 912 households. The sex ratio was 903 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 68.37%, with male literacy at 77.85% and female literacy at 58.04%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 902.

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

Nearby Villages of Sona

Sona 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 Sona

Sona 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 Bhimsen, while the nearest airport is Kanpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 16.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kanpur to Sona is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Kanpur Nagar to Sona 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 Sona

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

Health Facilities in Sona

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

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