Soni - Kurawali, Mainpuri

Soni is a village situated in the Kurawali tehsil of Mainpuri district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 31 km from Mainpuri and around 31 km from Mainpuri. Soni village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Soni is 126323. The village covers a total geographical area of 925.88 hectares and falls under the 205265 pincode. Kurawali is the nearest town, located about 7 km away.

Soni village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Mainpuri Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Soni

According to the 2011 Census, Soni village had a total population of 4,355 people, including 2,341 males and 2,014 females, living in 711 households. The sex ratio was 860 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 74.70%, with male literacy at 82.11% and female literacy at 66.11%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,000.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population4,3552,3412,014
Child Population (0–6 yrs)714385329
Scheduled Castes (SC)1,000531469
Scheduled Tribes (ST)000
Literate Population2,7201,6061,114
Illiterate Population1,635735900

Nearby Villages of Soni

Soni 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)
DharendraNorth-West1.76 km
DevkaliNorth1.81 km
AshokpurSouth-West2.02 km
KanchanpurNorth2.51 km
ManaunaSouth-East2.85 km
VishunpurNorth-East2.86 km
DanganNorth-East3.06 km
KhichauliSouth-West3.20 km
Bichiya VikrampurWest3.34 km
Basura SultanpurNorth3.37 km

Transport and Connectivity of Soni

Soni is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Mainpuri, while the nearest airport is Agra Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 81.3 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kurawali to Soni is about 7 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Mainpuri to Soni is about 31 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 Soni

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Soni

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

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

FAQs about Soni

Where is Soni located?

Soni village is located in Kurawali Tehsil, Mainpuri district, Uttar Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Soni?

Soni is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Soni?

The pincode of Soni is 205265.

What is the population of Soni?

Soni had a total population of 4,355, including 2,341 males and 2,014 females.

How many households are there in Soni?

Soni had 711 households.

What is the literacy rate in Soni?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Soni was 74.70%. Male literacy was 82.11% and female literacy was 66.11%.