Sonkh Khera

Sonkh Khera is a village located in Mahavan tehsil of Mathura district in Uttar Pradesh, India. It is situated 13km away from sub-district headquarter Mahavan (tehsildar office) and 25km away from district headquarter Mathura. As per 2009 stats, Sonkh Khera village is also a gram panchayat.

Here you can discover what makes Sonkh Khera unique in its vibrant Mahavan-Mathura region. You’ll see Sonkh Khera’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Sonkh Khera

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Sonkh Khera is 124089. The village spans a total geographical area of 56 hectares. Mathura is nearest town to Sonkh Khera village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 25km away.

When it comes to local governance, Sonkh Khera village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Baldev Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Mathura Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Sonkh Khera

Population of Sonkh Khera

According to the 2011 Census, Sonkh Khera has a total population of about 1,404, with approximately 759 males and 645 females. The sex ratio is around 849 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 186 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 175 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. Information about the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is not available. The overall literacy rate is approximately 68.38%, with male literacy at about 77.60% and female literacy near 57.52%. There are around 223 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Sonkh Khera's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Sonkh Khera

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Sonkh Khera. As per the 2011 stats, Sonkh Khera had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Sonkh Khera

Knowing the nearby villages of Sonkh Khera helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Sonkh Khera.

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