Sonkhar - Domariyaganj, Siddharthnagar

Sonkhar is a village situated in the Domariyaganj tehsil of Siddharthnagar district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Domariyaganj and around 59 km from the district headquarters in Siddharthnagar. Sonkhara serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sonkhar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sonkhar is 178274. The village covers a total geographical area of 213.18 hectares and falls under the 272189 pincode. Dumariyaganj is the nearest town, located about 7 km away.

Sonkhar 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 Dumariyaganj Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Domariyaganj Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Sonkhar

According to the 2011 Census, Sonkhar village had a total population of 1,138 people, including 544 males and 594 females, living in 172 households. The sex ratio was 1,092 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 41.46%, with male literacy at 53.69% and female literacy at 29.82%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 306.

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

Nearby Villages of Sonkhar

Sonkhar 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 Sonkhar

Sonkhar is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Babhnan, while the nearest airport is Gorakhpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 80.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dumariyaganj to Sonkhar is about 7 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Siddharthnagar to Sonkhar is about 59 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 Sonkhar

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

Health Facilities in Sonkhar

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

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