Sondhiya - Manjhanpur, Kaushambi

Sondhiya is a village situated in the Manjhanpur tehsil of Kaushambi district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 26 km from Manjhanpur, which serves as both the tehsil and district headquarters. Sondhiya village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sondhiya is 160383. The village covers a total geographical area of 398.62 hectares and falls under the 212216 pincode. Sarai Akil is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Sondhiya

As per Census 2011, Sondhiya village has a total population of 2,303 people, consisting of 1,179 males and 1,124 females. The village has 413 households and a sex ratio of 953 females per 1,000 males. There are 418 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,125 literate and 1,178 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1,211 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population2,3031,1791,124
Child Population (0–6 yrs)418205213
Scheduled Castes (SC)1,211625586
Literate Population1,125705420
Illiterate Population1,178474704

Nearby Villages of Sondhiya

Sondhiya 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)
Chak KusiyariSouth-West1.18 km
KayampurWest1.88 km
Bazaha KhurampurNorth2.03 km
Pandiriya ShukwaraEast2.04 km
Korawan KhasWest2.09 km
Mohiuddinpur KorawnSouth-West2.09 km
MalipurSouth-East2.18 km
RakswaraNorth-East2.41 km
Rasoolpur SoniNorth-West2.54 km
JadhiSouth2.65 km

Transport and Connectivity of Sondhiya

Sondhiya is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Manoharganj, while the nearest airport is Allahabad Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 23.9 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sarai Akil to Sondhiya is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Manjhanpur to Sondhiya is about 26 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 Sondhiya

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

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

Health Facilities in Sondhiya

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Sondhiya

Where is Sondhiya located?

Sondhiya village is located in Manjhanpur Tehsil, Kaushambi district, Uttar Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Sondhiya?

Sondhiya is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Sondhiya?

The pincode of Sondhiya is 212216.

What is the population of Sondhiya?

Sondhiya has a total population of 2,303, including 1,179 males and 1,124 females.

How many households are there in Sondhiya?

There are 413 households in Sondhiya.

What is the literacy rate in Sondhiya?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Sondhiya is 48.85%. Male literacy is 59.80% and female literacy is 37.37%.