Sonda - Bilari, Moradabad

Sonda is a village situated in the Bilari tehsil of Moradabad district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 17 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bilari and around 28 km from the district headquarters in Moradabad. Sonda village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sonda is 115459. The village covers a total geographical area of 581.84 hectares and falls under the 244413 pincode. Kundari is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Sonda

As per Census 2011, Sonda village has a total population of 2,095 people, consisting of 1,121 males and 974 females. The village has 315 households and a sex ratio of 868 females per 1,000 males. There are 432 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 552 literate and 1,543 illiterate residents. Additionally, 153 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population2,0951,121974
Child Population (0–6 yrs)432225207
Scheduled Castes (SC)1538073
Literate Population552369183
Illiterate Population1,543752791

Nearby Villages of Sonda

Sonda 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)
TurtipurSouth0.64 km
Baqipur JatniNorth-West0.86 km
Tajpur LakhanNorth-East1.02 km
Sarai MaheshSouth-East1.45 km
ChhitauniEast1.82 km
Naya KheraSouth1.91 km
Nagla JatniNorth-West2.10 km
PitpurSouth-West2.32 km
Bachal BhoorWest2.50 km
LahtauraSouth-East2.76 km

Transport and Connectivity of Sonda

Sonda is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Farhedi, while the nearest airport is Pantnagar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 59.7 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kundari to Sonda is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Moradabad to Sonda is about 28 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 Sonda

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Sonda

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km

FAQs about Sonda

Where is Sonda located?

Sonda village is located in Bilari Tehsil, Moradabad district, Uttar Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Sonda?

Sonda is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Sonda?

The pincode of Sonda is 244413.

What is the population of Sonda?

Sonda has a total population of 2,095, including 1,121 males and 974 females.

How many households are there in Sonda?

There are 315 households in Sonda.

What is the literacy rate in Sonda?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Sonda is 26.35%. Male literacy is 32.92% and female literacy is 18.79%.