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Sonari (IPA: ˈsəʊnɑːrɪ / ) is a city and headquarters of the Charaideo district (by Chief Minister Mr. Tarun Gogoi on 15 August 2015) in the Indian state of Assam.
Sonari (IPA: ˈsəʊnɑːrɪ / ) is a city and headquarters of the Charaideo district (by Chief Minister Mr. Tarun Gogoi on 15 August 2015) in the Indian state of Assam. ==Demographics== India census, Sonari had a population of 17,430. Males constitute 55% of the population and females 45%. Sonari has an average literacy rate of 92%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 79% and female literacy is 72%. In Sonari, 12% of the population is under 6 years of age. ===Languages=== Sonari town have a population of 154,296 as per 2011 census. Assamese is Spoken by 11,475 people, Bengali at 3,797, Hindi at 1,934 and Bhojpuri by 1,474 people. ==Education== ===College=== Sonari College, Sonari Commerce College, Sonari Senior Secondary School Elite Academy, Sukafa Academy, Hajee Osimuddin Mission Academy, Charaideo Medical College, Signor Academy Dibyalata ideal academy ===Schools=== Sonari is known for its best eminent scholars. Sonari has good number of educational institutes. Schools provides education in both Assamese and English medium. Most of the school follows syllabus of Secondary Education Board of Assam, other follows Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE). For Higher Secondary (10+2) both schools follows syllabus of Assam Higher Secondary Education Council (AHSEC). ==Transportation== ===Road=== Sonari is well connected with Sivasagar, Namrup, Dibrugarh, Mon District of Nagaland by road. The historic Dhodar Ali passes through the town connecting Namrup towards east, Simaluguri; Nazira; Joysagar towards west. ===Rail=== Nearest railway station is Bhojo which is 6 km away from the town and easily approachable. To reach Bhojo railway station, there is an Auto (three wheeler) Stand near Bhojo ChariAli at Sonari Town. Nearest junction is Simaluguri Junction. ===Air=== Although Sonari lacks an airport, Dibrugarh Airport (77 km) and Jorhat Airport (80 km) serve the town. IndiGo and Air India regularly fly to both the airports. ===Transportation in town=== Most of the places are easily communicable by walk and bicycle. Rickshaw and Electronic Rickshaw facilities are available within the town, there are also some tea estates near Sonari. ==Health care== Sonari is little underdeveloped regarding health services. In spite of patient flow from nearby state Nagaland only a handful doctors are available for the service. Any serious cases are frequently referred to Assam Medical College, Dibrugarh or Jorhat Medical College and Hospital, Jorhat. A medical college is underconstruction that will be known as Charaideo Medical College and hospital, Sonari. Civil Hospital, Rajapukhuri Community Health Centre (CHC) Kanaklata Memorial Nursing Home P.B Hospital & Diagnostic Research centre Charaideo Medical College ==References==
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