Sonakpur - Bilari, Moradabad

Sonakpur is a village situated in the Bilari tehsil of Moradabad district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bilari and around 37 km from the district headquarters in Moradabad. Sonakpur village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sonakpur is 115377. The village covers a total geographical area of 310.4 hectares and falls under the 244413 pincode. Bilari is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

Sonakpur 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 Bilari Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Sambhal Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Sonakpur

According to the 2011 Census, Sonakpur village had a total population of 3,542 people, including 1,856 males and 1,686 females, living in 622 households. The sex ratio was 908 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 41.73%, with male literacy at 52.85% and female literacy at 29.48%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,991.

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

Nearby Villages of Sonakpur

Sonakpur 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 Sonakpur

Sonakpur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Sonekpur Halt, while the nearest airport is Pantnagar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 73.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bilari to Sonakpur is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Moradabad to Sonakpur is about 37 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 Sonakpur

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

Health Facilities in Sonakpur

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

FAQs about Sonakpur