Sondha - Tilhar, Shahjahanpur

Sondha is a village situated in the Tilhar tehsil of Shahjahanpur district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 30 km from the tehsil headquarters in Tilhar and around 52 km from the district headquarters in Shahjahanpur. Banthara Urf Nagla serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sondha village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sondha is 133635. The village covers a total geographical area of 157.15 hectares and falls under the 242301 pincode. Shahjahanpur is the nearest town, located about 52 km away.

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

Population of Sondha

As per Census 2011, Sondha village has a total population of 961 people, consisting of 532 males and 429 females. The village has 139 households and a sex ratio of 806 females per 1,000 males. There are 155 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 593 literate and 368 illiterate residents. Additionally, 118 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population961532429
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1558174
Scheduled Castes (SC)1186652
Literate Population593402191
Illiterate Population368130238

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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
Kamalpur Urf NawadaNorth-West0.88 km
DoshpurEast1.05 km
Rampuria NayauraNorth-West1.48 km
KurbanpurNorth1.55 km
Anandpur SarendaSouth-West1.57 km
Banthara Urf NaglaWest1.69 km
Jaura BhoorSouth-East1.69 km
KhundaraNorth-East1.98 km
SujawalpurEast2.12 km
BalrampurSouth-West2.42 km

Transport and Connectivity of Sondha

Sondha is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Milakpur Halt, while the nearest airport is Pantnagar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 104.7 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Shahjahanpur to Sondha is about 52 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.5 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:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

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:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Sondha

Where is Sondha located?

Sondha village is located in Tilhar Tehsil, Shahjahanpur district, Uttar Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Sondha?

The Gram Panchayat of Sondha is Banthara Urf Nagla.

What is the pincode of Sondha?

The pincode of Sondha is 242301.

What is the population of Sondha?

Sondha has a total population of 961, including 532 males and 429 females.

How many households are there in Sondha?

There are 139 households in Sondha.

What is the literacy rate in Sondha?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Sondha is 61.71%. Male literacy is 75.56% and female literacy is 44.52%.