Sondha - Puranpur, Pilibhit

Sondha is a village situated in the Puranpur tehsil of Pilibhit district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 22 km from the tehsil headquarters in Puranpur and around 61 km from the district headquarters in Pilibhit. Sondha village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sondha is 132559. The village covers a total geographical area of 249.43 hectares and falls under the 262122 pincode. Pilibhit is the nearest town, located about 22 km away.

Sondha 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 Puranpur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Pilibhit Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Sondha

According to the 2011 Census, Sondha village had a total population of 1,245 people, including 680 males and 565 females, living in 241 households. The sex ratio was 831 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 63.54%, with male literacy at 76.62% and female literacy at 48.31%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 396.

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

Nearby Villages of Sondha

Sondha 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 Sondha

Sondha is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Kurraiya, while the nearest airport is Pantnagar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 87.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pilibhit to Sondha is about 22 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Pilibhit to Sondha is about 61 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 Sondha

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

Health Facilities in Sondha

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

FAQs about Sondha