Sonbhadra district, Administrative district in Mirzapur division, India.
Sonbhadra extends between the Vindhya and Kaimur hills, covering 6,905 square kilometers with dense forests occupying more than one-third of its territory.
The valley along Son and Belan Rivers contains numerous caves with rock paintings dating from Mesolithic to Paleolithic periods, indicating early human settlements.
The district celebrates traditional festivals such as Makar Sankranti with local communities gathering for agricultural ceremonies and traditional dance performances.
Multiple thermal power stations, coal mines, and cement factories operate in the district, providing employment opportunities and contributing to India's energy production.
The Salkhan Fossils Park preserves geological formations containing stromatolite fossils estimated to be 1,400 million years old.
Location: Mirzapur division
Capital city: Robertsganj
Website: http://jkgsa.org
Shares border with: Chandauli district, Garhwa district
Website: http://jkgsa.org
GPS coordinates: 24.68972,83.06528
Latest update: June 4, 2025 15:24
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