Sonamukhi Village Overview
Sonamukhi is a village in Sonamukhi tehsil of Bankura district, West Bengal. It lies about 4 km from Sonamukhi tehsil headquarters. Bankura is the district headquarters. As per available records (2009), Dhansimla is the Gram Panchayat for Sonamukhi village.
The sections below provide essential information about Sonamukhi 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 Sonamukhi is 327447. The village covers a geographical area of 571.65 hectares. Sonamukhi is the nearest town, located about 1 km away.
Location Map of Sonamukhi
Population & Demographics of Sonamukhi
This section provides population and demographic details of Sonamukhi village as per Census 2011, including gender-wise and social category-wise data.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 797 | 389 | 408 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 134 | 63 | 71 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 2 | 2 | N/A |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 54 | 24 | 30 |
| Literate Population | 349 | 208 | 141 |
| Illiterate Population | 448 | 181 | 267 |
Key population details of Sonamukhi village are given below:
- Sonamukhi village is a moderately populated village with a total population of around 797, including approximately 389 males and 408 females, with a sex ratio of 1048 females per 1,000 males.
- The number of children aged 0–6 years in the village is relatively low.
- 2 residents belong to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 54 residents belong to the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
- The literacy level of Sonamukhi village is moderate, with a literacy rate of about 43.79%.
- There are around 144 households in Sonamukhi village.
Transport & Connectivity of Sonamukhi
Transport facilities help residents of Sonamukhi 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 km distance |
| Private Bus Service | Available within <5 km distance |
| Railway Station | Available within <5 km distance |
Nearby Villages of Sonamukhi
The following villages are located close to Sonamukhi 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 Sonamukhi
- Where is Sonamukhi located?
- Sonamukhi village is located in Sonamukhi Subdivision, Bankura district, West Bengal, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Sonamukhi?
- The Gram Panchayat of Sonamukhi is Dhansimla (as per available records from 2009).
- What is the population of Sonamukhi?
- Sonamukhi has a total population of 797, including 389 males and 408 females.
- How many households are there in Sonamukhi?
- There are 144 households in Sonamukhi.
- What is the literacy rate in Sonamukhi?
- As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Sonamukhi is 43.79%. Male literacy is 53.47% and female literacy is 34.56%.