Sonda Village Overview
Sonda is a village in Galsi Ii tehsil of Barddhaman district, West Bengal. It lies about 9.4 km from Galsi tehsil headquarters. Barddhaman is the district headquarters. As per available records (2009), Gohogram is the Gram Panchayat for Sonda village.
The sections below provide essential information about Sonda 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 Sonda is 319979. The village covers a geographical area of 98.61 hectares and has a pincode of 713428. Burdwan is the nearest town, located about 38 km away.
Sonda village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head of the village. For political representation, the village falls under the Khandaghosh Vidhan Sabha constituency and the Bishnupur Lok Sabha constituency. The local administration looks after basic civic facilities and development activities within the village.
Location Map of Sonda
Population & Demographics of Sonda
This section provides population and demographic details of Sonda village as per Census 2011, including gender-wise and social category-wise data.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,431 | 739 | 692 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 177 | 103 | 74 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 822 | 429 | 393 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Literate Population | 759 | 443 | 316 |
| Illiterate Population | 672 | 296 | 376 |
Key population details of Sonda village are given below:
- Sonda village is a moderately populated village with a total population of around 1,431, including approximately 739 males and 692 females, with a sex ratio of 936 females per 1,000 males.
- The number of children aged 0–6 years in the village is relatively low.
- 822 residents belong to the Scheduled Castes (SC).
- The literacy level of Sonda village is moderate, with a literacy rate of about 53.04%.
- There are around 334 households in Sonda village.
Transport & Connectivity of Sonda
Transport facilities help residents of Sonda 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 10+ km distance |
| Private Bus Service | Available within <5 km distance |
| Railway Station | Available within 10+ km distance |
Nearby Villages of Sonda
The following villages are located close to Sonda 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 Sonda
- Where is Sonda located?
- Sonda village is located in Galsi Ii Subdivision, Barddhaman district, West Bengal, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Sonda?
- The Gram Panchayat of Sonda is Gohogram (as per available records from 2009).
- What is the pincode of Sonda?
- The pincode of Sonda is 713428.
- What is the population of Sonda?
- Sonda has a total population of 1,431, including 739 males and 692 females.
- How many households are there in Sonda?
- There are 334 households in Sonda.
- What is the literacy rate in Sonda?
- As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Sonda is 53.04%. Male literacy is 59.95% and female literacy is 45.66%.