Sonamukhi

Sonamukhi is a Town and Subdivision in Bankura District of West Bengal. In India, a subdivision is a sub-division of a district that is responsible for the administration and revenue collection of a particular area within the district. It is an important part of the local governance structure, and plays a crucial role in the development and administration of its local community.

According to Census 2011, the sub-district code of Sonamukhi Block (CD) is 02364. The total area of Sonamukhi Subdivision is 375 km². Sonamukhi has a sex ratio of approximately 944 females per 1,000 males.

List of Villages in Sonamukhi Subdivision

Sonamukhi Subdivision has a total of 181 villages, each with its own identity, gram panchayat, and local lifestyle. These villages form the real backbone of the region, where everyday life is rooted in agriculture, tradition, and community ties. The list below shows all villages in Sonamukhi Subdivision, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.

Population of Sonamukhi Subdivision

The population profile of Sonamukhi Subdivision offers a deeper understanding of how people are settled across its rural and urban parts. The following sections provide key insights into total population, household distribution, literacy, and age demographics — data that plays a vital role in planning development work and allocating public resources effectively.

Basic Population Details

This section offers a snapshot of Sonamukhi Subdivision's population composition, including male-female ratio, child population, and how literacy levels vary between villages and towns.

Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:

• Total population is approximately 1,58,697 people. Includes nearly 81,610 males and 77,087 females. Rural population is about 1,58,697 people.
• There are around 18,881 children aged 0 to 6 years. This includes approximately 9,692 boys and 9,189 girls.
• Literate population is about 92,500 people. Non-literate population is around 66,197 people.
• There are nearly 35,022 households.

Social Structure and Density

This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Sonamukhi Subdivision, highlighting the SC and ST population across rural and urban areas, as well as how densely people live in different parts of the region.

Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:

• Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Sonamukhi Subdivision is approximately 69,646 people, including 35,481 males and 34,165 females. Around 69,646 people live in rural parts.
• Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Sonamukhi Subdivision is about 5,560 people, including 2,806 males and 2,754 females. Around 5,560 live in villages or rural parts.
• In terms of density, overall population density is around 423 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 423 people per sq. km.