Sonbarsa - Pharenda, Mahrajganj

Sonbarsa is a village situated in the Pharenda tehsil of Mahrajganj district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Pharenda and around 22 km from the district headquarters in Mahrajganj. Sonbarsha serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sonbarsa village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sonbarsa is 184358. The village covers a total geographical area of 151.67 hectares and falls under the 273157 pincode. Mahrajganj is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

Sonbarsa village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Sonbarsa

As per Census 2011, Sonbarsa village has a total population of 1,514 people, consisting of 796 males and 718 females. The village has 247 households and a sex ratio of 902 females per 1,000 males. There are 235 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 747 literate and 767 illiterate residents. Additionally, 338 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Sonbarsa

Sonbarsa 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 Sonbarsa

Sonbarsa is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Lokvidyapith Nagar, while the nearest airport is Gorakhpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 35.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Mahrajganj to Sonbarsa is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Mahrajganj to Sonbarsa is about 22 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 Sonbarsa

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

Health Facilities in Sonbarsa

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

FAQs about Sonbarsa