Sonachitura Village Overview
Sonachitura is a village in Labpur tehsil of Birbhum district, West Bengal. It lies about 6.6 km from Labpur tehsil headquarters and around 36.5 km from Suri district headquarters. As per available records (2009), Labpur I is the Gram Panchayat for Sonachitura village.
The sections below provide essential information about Sonachitura 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 Sonachitura is 317561. The village covers a geographical area of 109.22 hectares and has a pincode of 731303. Bolpur is the nearest town, located about 36 km away.
Location Map of Sonachitura
Population & Demographics of Sonachitura
This section provides population and demographic details of Sonachitura village as per Census 2011, including gender-wise and social category-wise data.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 183 | 100 | 83 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 17 | 12 | 5 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 137 | 75 | 62 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Literate Population | 137 | 80 | 57 |
| Illiterate Population | 46 | 20 | 26 |
Key population details of Sonachitura village are given below:
- Sonachitura village is a very small village with a total population of around 183, including approximately 100 males and 83 females, with a sex ratio of 830 females per 1,000 males.
- The number of children aged 0–6 years in the village is relatively low.
- 137 residents belong to the Scheduled Castes (SC).
- The literacy level of Sonachitura village is good, with a literacy rate of about 74.86%.
- There are around 45 households in Sonachitura village.
Transport & Connectivity of Sonachitura
Transport facilities help residents of Sonachitura 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 village |
| Railway Station | Available within <5 km distance |
Nearby Villages of Sonachitura
The following villages are located close to Sonachitura 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 Sonachitura
- Where is Sonachitura located?
- Sonachitura village is located in Labpur Subdivision, Birbhum district, West Bengal, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Sonachitura?
- The Gram Panchayat of Sonachitura is Labpur I (as per available records from 2009).
- What is the pincode of Sonachitura?
- The pincode of Sonachitura is 731303.
- What is the population of Sonachitura?
- Sonachitura has a total population of 183, including 100 males and 83 females.
- How many households are there in Sonachitura?
- There are 45 households in Sonachitura.
- What is the literacy rate in Sonachitura?
- As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Sonachitura is 74.86%. Male literacy is 80.00% and female literacy is 68.67%.