Sonai


Sonai is a town in the Cachar district in the Indian state of Assam. It is also the name of a circle and block in the town. The River Sonai flows through the town of Sonai joining with Barak River near Dungripar Village of Sonai. The Chandragiri Park and an Archeological site, a temple of Kachari Kingdom at Shivtilla near Madhab Chandra Das College is a famous place to visit.

Geography

It is located 18.5 km from District Headquarters Silchar.

Demographics

As per the 2011 census of India, Sonai had a total population of 324,315, of which 51% were male and 49% were female. Sonai has an average literacy rate of 80%, with a male literacy rate of 54% and female literacy rate of 46%.

Division

There is one Revenue Circle containing 203 Revenue Villages and three Development Blocks: Sonai Development Block, Narsingpur Development Block and Palonghat Development Block.

Education

The most premier institution of Barak Valley like National Institute of Technology, Silchar, Assam University, Silchar Campus, and Silchar Medical College and Hospital falls under Sonai.

Colleges

Rail

No railway stations are nearby. However, Silchar Railway Station is 20 kilometers away.

Road

The national highway NH 306 passes through the town and connects to Mizoram State.

Politics

Sonai is part of Silchar Lok Sabha constituency. It is also a part of Sonai.