Sonakara

Sonakara is a village located in Patrasayer subdivision of Bankura district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 4.6km away from sub-district headquarter Patrasayer. Bankura is the district headquarter of Sonakara village. As per 2009 stats, Balsi I is the gram panchayat of Sonakara village.

Here you can discover what makes Sonakara unique in its vibrant Patrasayer-Bankura region. You’ll see Sonakara’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Sonakara

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Sonakara is 327639. The village spans a total geographical area of 125.6 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 722206. Patrasayer is nearest town to Sonakara village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 11km away.

When it comes to local governance, Sonakara village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Indus Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Bishnupur Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Sonakara

Population of Sonakara

According to the 2011 Census, Sonakara has a total population of about 342, with approximately 165 males and 177 females. The sex ratio is around 1072 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 40 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 245 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population includes 1 person. The overall literacy rate is approximately 52.05%, with male literacy at about 58.18% and female literacy near 46.33%. There are around 88 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Sonakara's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Sonakara

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Sonakara. As per the 2011 stats, Sonakara had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Sonakara

Knowing the nearby villages of Sonakara helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Sonakara.

Frequently Asked Questions about Sonakara