Sonajuli - Labpur, Birbhum

Sonajuli is a village situated in the Labpur subdivision of Birbhum district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 6.5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Labpur and around 38.4 km from the district headquarters in Suri. Kurunnahar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sonajuli village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sonajuli is 317573. The village covers a total geographical area of 49.93 hectares and falls under the 731303 pincode. Bolpur is the nearest town, located about 31 km away.

Sonajuli village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Pradhan serving as the elected head.

Population of Sonajuli

According to the 2011 Census, Sonajuli village had a total population of 187 people, including 100 males and 87 females, living in 46 households. The sex ratio was 870 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 79.41%, with male literacy at 84.62% and female literacy at 73.42%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 71.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Sonajuli

Sonajuli is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Transport and Connectivity of Sonajuli

Sonajuli is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Ahmadpur Jn, while the nearest airport is Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 53.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bolpur to Sonajuli is about 31 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Suri to Sonajuli is about 38.4 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sonajuli

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Sonajuli village is detailed below:

Health Facilities in Sonajuli

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Sonajuli village are given below:

FAQs about Sonajuli