Shonwat - Robertsganj, Sonbhadra

Shonwat is a village situated in the Robertsganj tehsil of Sonbhadra district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 9 km from the tehsil headquarters in Robertsganj and around 12 km from the district headquarters in Sonbhadra. Banaura -2 serves as the Gram Panchayat for Shonwat village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Shonwat is 213602. The village covers a total geographical area of 48.22 hectares and falls under the 231216 pincode. Sonbhadra is the nearest town, located about 9 km away.

Shonwat 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 Ghorawal Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Robertsganj Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Shonwat

According to the 2011 Census, Shonwat village had a total population of 101 people, including 46 males and 55 females, living in 20 households. The sex ratio was 1,196 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 58.23%, with male literacy at 64.10% and female literacy at 52.50%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 32.

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

Nearby Villages of Shonwat

Shonwat 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 Shonwat

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Shonwat. The nearest railway station is Roberts Ganj, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 69.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sonbhadra to Shonwat is about 9 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Sonbhadra to Shonwat is about 12 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Shonwat

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

Health Facilities in Shonwat

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

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