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 Gram Pradhan 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

According to the 2011 Census, Sonai village had a total population of 2,437 people, including 1,265 males and 1,172 females, living in 370 households. The sex ratio was 926 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 63.58%, with male literacy at 71.99% and female literacy at 54.63%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 377.

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

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