Sonai - Chunar, Mirzapur

Sonai is a village situated in the Chunar tehsil of Mirzapur district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 22 km from the tehsil headquarters in Chunar and around 60 km from the district headquarters in Mirzapur. Sonai village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sonai is 212512. The village covers a total geographical area of 158.58 hectares and falls under the 231304 pincode. Mirzapur is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

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

Population of Sonai

As per Census 2011, Sonai village has a total population of 2,437 people, consisting of 1,265 males and 1,172 females. The village has 370 households and a sex ratio of 926 females per 1,000 males. There are 408 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,290 literate and 1,147 illiterate residents. Additionally, 377 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Sonai

Sonai 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 Sonai

Sonai is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Ahraura Road, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 28.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Mirzapur to Sonai is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Mirzapur to Sonai is about 60 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sonai

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

Health Facilities in Sonai

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

FAQs about Sonai