Sona Dwipa Village Overview
Sona Dwipa is a village in Sonamukhi tehsil of Bankura district, West Bengal. It lies about 5.1 km from Sonamukhi tehsil headquarters. Bankura is the district headquarters. As per available records (2009), Purba Nabasan is the Gram Panchayat for Sona Dwipa village.
The sections below provide essential information about Sona Dwipa village, including population details, literacy levels, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local administration, nearby villages, and transport connectivity.
Village Location & Administration
As per Census 2011, the village code of Sona Dwipa is 327479. The village covers a geographical area of 210.89 hectares and has a pincode of 722207. Sonamukhi is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.
Location Map of Sona Dwipa
Population & Demographics of Sona Dwipa
This section provides population and demographic details of Sona Dwipa village as per Census 2011, including gender-wise and social category-wise data.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,288 | 661 | 627 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 160 | 89 | 71 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 660 | 329 | 331 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Literate Population | 728 | 408 | 320 |
| Illiterate Population | 560 | 253 | 307 |
Key population details of Sona Dwipa village are given below:
- Sona Dwipa village is a moderately populated village with a total population of around 1,288, including approximately 661 males and 627 females, with a sex ratio of 948 females per 1,000 males.
- The number of children aged 0–6 years in the village is relatively low.
- 660 residents belong to the Scheduled Castes (SC).
- The literacy level of Sona Dwipa village is moderate, with a literacy rate of about 56.52%.
- There are around 255 households in Sona Dwipa village.
Transport & Connectivity of Sona Dwipa
Transport facilities help residents of Sona Dwipa village travel to nearby towns for work, education, healthcare, and daily needs. The village has access to public bus service, private bus service and a railway station.
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available within 5 - 10 km distance |
| Private Bus Service | Available within 5 - 10 km distance |
| Railway Station | Available within 10+ km distance |
Nearby Villages of Sona Dwipa
The following villages are located close to Sona Dwipa and form part of its surrounding area. These nearby villages are commonly connected through local roads and are part of the day-to-day movement for residents.
Frequently Asked Questions about Sona Dwipa
- Where is Sona Dwipa located?
- Sona Dwipa village is located in Sonamukhi Subdivision, Bankura district, West Bengal, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Sona Dwipa?
- The Gram Panchayat of Sona Dwipa is Purba Nabasan (as per available records from 2009).
- What is the pincode of Sona Dwipa?
- The pincode of Sona Dwipa is 722207.
- What is the population of Sona Dwipa?
- Sona Dwipa has a total population of 1,288, including 661 males and 627 females.
- How many households are there in Sona Dwipa?
- There are 255 households in Sona Dwipa.
- What is the literacy rate in Sona Dwipa?
- As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Sona Dwipa is 56.52%. Male literacy is 61.72% and female literacy is 51.04%.