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Sonora Village

Sonora is an inhabited village in Faizabad Tehsil of Faizabad district, Uttar Pradesh. Its Census village code is 166518, the Census 2011 record lists 679 people in 97 households and the reported area is 57.21 hectares. The local references include Rampur Baihati Gram Panchayat, Maya Bazar CD Block and the nearest town reference is Faizabad at about 32 km.

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Quick answer: Sonora is a village in Faizabad Tehsil, Faizabad district, Uttar Pradesh, India. The available record shows Census village code 166518 and 679 people in 97 households.
Village Code166518
Population679
Households97
Area57.21 hectares
Nearest TownFaizabad

Key Village Facts

Village
Sonora
Census Village Code
166518
State
Uttar Pradesh
State Census Code
09
District
Faizabad
District Census Code
177
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Faizabad
Sub-district Census Code
00905
CD Block
Maya Bazar
Gram Panchayat
Rampur Baihati
Households
97
Population
679
Male Population
342
Female Population
337
Sex Ratio
985.38
Area
57.21 hectares
Area
0.57 sq km
Nearest Town
Faizabad
Nearest Town Distance
32 km
Reference Year
2009

Detailed village profile

Sonora at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 679 people, 57.21 hectares of reported area and Faizabad as the nearest town reference for Sonora, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

DistrictFaizabad
TehsilFaizabad
CD BlockMaya Bazar
Gram PanchayatRAMPUR BAIHATI
  • Sonora falls under Faizabad Tehsil in Faizabad district, Uttar Pradesh.
  • The Census village code is 166518.
  • The record lists 679 people living in 97 households.
  • The reported village area is 57.21 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Faizabad.
  • This profile includes Census Codes and Administrative Details, Location and Distance, Population and Social Groups, Education Facilities, and other reported village details.

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Data Sources and Verification

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Census and Amenities
Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records
DCHB Publisher
Registrar General of India, Government of India

Key Calculated Values

These values are calculated from the same village record to make comparison easier. They are not separate official figures.

Population Density1,186.86 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size7 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share24.59%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share0%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share98.9%Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Sonora in the official administrative record. Census village code 166518, Rampur Baihati Gram Panchayat and Maya Bazar CD Block.

State Census Code
09
District Census Code
177
Sub-district Census Code
00905
Village Census Code
166518
CD Block Code
0503
CD Block Name
Maya Bazar
Gram Panchayat Name
Rampur Baihati

Location and Distance

Faizabad is the nearest town listed for Sonora, about 32 km away. Faizabad is listed as the district headquarters at about 32 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Faizabad
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
32 km
District Headquarter
Faizabad
Distance from District Headquarter
32 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Faizabad
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
32 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Faizabad
Distance within State/UT
32 km
Nearest Town
Faizabad
Distance from Nearest Town
32 km
Total Geographical Area
57.21 hectares
Area
0.57 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 679 people in 97 households, with 342 male residents and 337 female residents. The average household size is 7, and SC share is 24.59% and ST share is 0% for Sonora. Population density works out to about 1,186.86 people per sq km.

Total Households
97
Total Population
679
Male Population
342
Female Population
337
Sex Ratio
985.38
Average Household Size
7.0
SC Population
167
SC Male Population
83
SC Female Population
84
SC Population Share
24.59
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Sonora list 1 government primary school. Counts come from the village facility record and may need local verification for current school status.

Government Primary School
Available
Government Primary School Count
1

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Sonora include hand pump water and tank, pond or lake water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.

Uncovered Well
Available
Uncovered Well Functions All Year
Available
Uncovered Well Functions in Summer
Available
Hand Pump
Available
Hand Pump Functions All Year
Available
Hand Pump Functions in Summer
Available
Tube Wells Borehole
Available
Tube Wells Borehole Functions All Year
Available
Tube Wells Borehole Functions in Summer
Available
Tank Pond Lake
Available
Closed Drainage
Available
Open Drainage
Available
No Drainage
Available
Open Pucca Drainage Uncovered
Available
Open Kutcha Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Water bodies
Is The Area Covered Under Total Sanitation Campaign Tsc
Available
Rural Production Mart Or Sanitary Hardware Outlet Availability Near The Village
Available
No Organized Street Garbage System
Available
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
0.09 hectares
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
5.25 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Sonora include mobile phone coverage, black-topped road access and all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.

Public Call Office / Mobile PCO
Available
Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Tractors
Available
Other District Road
Available
Black-Topped Pucca Road
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
All Weather Road
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Sonora include self-help groups, Anganwadi centre, ASHA services, PDS shop and assembly polling station. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.

Self Help Group SHG
Available
Public Distribution System PDS Shop
Available
Nutritional Centres ICDS
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Daily Newspaper Supply
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available
Birth And Death Registration Office
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Sonora is reported as 8 hours per day in summer and 8 hours per day in winter. Treat this as historical Census/District Census Handbook data.

Power Supply For Domestic Use
Available
Power Supply For Domestic Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
8 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
8 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use
Available
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
8 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
8 hours/day
Power Supply For Commercial Use
Available
Power Supply For All Users
Available
Power Supply For All Users Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
8 hours/day
Power Supply For All Users Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
8 hours/day

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Sonora show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy,sugarcane, Wheat,gram,pea,potato and Urd,moong, net sown area is 46.1 hectares and irrigated land is 45.6 hectares (98.9% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Paddy,sugarcane
Agricultural Commodities Second
Wheat,gram,pea,potato
Agricultural Commodities Third
Urd,moong
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
6.28
Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares
0.6 hectares
Land Under Miscellaneous Tree Crops Etc Area In Hectares
1.54 hectares
Fallows Land Other Than Current Fallows Area In Hectares
1.61 hectares
Current Fallows Area In Hectares
0.99 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
46.1
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
0.5 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
45.6
Canals Area In Hectares
40.35 hectares

Other Available Details

These extra fields are shown because they may still be useful for understanding the village record.

Water Bounded Macadam
Available
Nutritional Centres Others
Available
Noindex
False

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Sonora village located?

Sonora is in Faizabad Tehsil of Faizabad district in Uttar Pradesh, India.

Which district is Sonora village in?

Sonora village is in Faizabad district.

Which state is Sonora village in?

Sonora village is in Uttar Pradesh.

Which tehsil is Sonora under?

Sonora comes under Faizabad Tehsil. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Sonora?

The Census village code of Sonora is 166518.

Which Gram Panchayat is Sonora under?

Sonora is listed under RAMPUR BAIHATI Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Maya Bazar.

What is the population of Sonora village?

The village record lists 679 people and 97 households for Sonora.

How many households are in Sonora village?

The village record lists 97 households for Sonora.

What is the male and female population of Sonora?

The record lists 342 male residents and 337 female residents for Sonora.

What is the sex ratio of Sonora village?

The sex ratio of Sonora is 985.38 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Sonora village?

The reported geographical area of Sonora is 57.21 hectares.

What is the population density of Sonora village?

The approximate population density of Sonora is 1,186.86 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Sonora?

The nearest town listed for Sonora is Faizabad, about 32 km away.

How far is Sonora from the district headquarters?

Sonora is about 32 km from Faizabad, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Sonora from the sub-district headquarters?

Sonora is about 32 km from Faizabad, the tehsil headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Sonora?

The village facility record lists 1 government primary school for Sonora.

What crops or land-use details are reported for Sonora?

For Sonora, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy,sugarcane, Wheat,gram,pea,potato and Urd,moong, net sown area is 46.1 hectares and irrigated land is 45.6 hectares.

Is a primary school reported for this village?

No. The village record marks a primary school as not available for Sonora.

Source note: Vill prepares village pages mainly from Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records published under the Registrar General of India, Government of India. Postal context is for address reference, and banking context uses available Reserve Bank of India (RBI) access records where shown. Some values may be blank, old or not listed. Please verify important details with official records before using them for legal, land, revenue, postal, financial or administrative work. Page last reviewed: 30 May 2026.