Sonbarasa - Maharajganj, Mahrajganj

Sonbarasa is a village situated in the Maharajganj tehsil of Mahrajganj district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 14 km from the tehsil headquarters in Maharajganj and around 10 km from the district headquarters in Mahrajganj. Mathniya serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sonbarasa village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sonbarasa is 184524. The village covers a total geographical area of 48.17 hectares and falls under the 273163 pincode. Mahrajganj is the nearest town, located about 1 km away.

Sonbarasa village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Gram Pradhan serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Maharajganj Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Sonbarasa

According to the 2011 Census, Sonbarasa village had a total population of 222 people, including 106 males and 116 females, living in 35 households. The sex ratio was 1,094 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 60.10%, with male literacy at 82.29% and female literacy at 39.22%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 40.

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

Nearby Villages of Sonbarasa

Sonbarasa 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 Sonbarasa

Sonbarasa is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Siswa Bazar, while the nearest airport is Gorakhpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 43.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Mahrajganj to Sonbarasa is about 1 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Mahrajganj to Sonbarasa is about 10 km, with the usual travel time around 15-30 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sonbarasa

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

Health Facilities in Sonbarasa

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

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