Sonawa - Lambhua, Sultanpur

Sonawa is a village situated in the Lambhua tehsil of Sultanpur district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 19 km from the tehsil headquarters in Lambhua and around 42 km from the district headquarters in Sultanpur. Sonawa village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sonawa is 170832. The village covers a total geographical area of 514.74 hectares and falls under the 222301 pincode. Koiripur is the nearest town, located about 3 km away.

Sonawa village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Gram Pradhan serving as the elected head.

Population of Sonawa

According to the 2011 Census, Sonawa village had a total population of 6,692 people, including 3,431 males and 3,261 females, living in 1,057 households. The sex ratio was 950 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 69.83%, with male literacy at 81.93% and female literacy at 57.41%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,029, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 6.

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

Nearby Villages of Sonawa

Sonawa 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 Sonawa

Sonawa is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Koiripur, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 66.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Koiripur to Sonawa is about 3 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Sultanpur to Sonawa is about 42 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sonawa

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

Health Facilities in Sonawa

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

FAQs about Sonawa