Sonaura - Naugarh, Siddharthnagar

Sonaura is a village situated in the Naugarh tehsil of Siddharthnagar district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 11 km from the tehsil headquarters in Naugarh and around 10 km from the district headquarters in Siddharthnagar. Sonaura village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sonaura is 176559. The village covers a total geographical area of 90.65 hectares and falls under the 272204 pincode. Siddharthnagar is the nearest town, located about 11 km away.

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

Population of Sonaura

As per Census 2011, Sonaura village has a total population of 969 people, consisting of 502 males and 467 females. The village has 150 households and a sex ratio of 930 females per 1,000 males. There are 184 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 468 literate and 501 illiterate residents. Additionally, 410 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Sonaura

Sonaura 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 Sonaura

Sonaura is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Ahirauli, while the nearest airport is Gorakhpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 62.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Siddharthnagar to Sonaura is about 11 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Siddharthnagar to Sonaura is about 10 km, with the usual travel time around 15-30 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sonaura

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

Health Facilities in Sonaura

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

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