Sonj

Block / Subdivision Mayureswar I
District Birbhum
State West Bengal

About Sonj

According to Census 2011 information the location code or village code of Sonj village is 316567. Sonj village is located in Mayureswar I subdivision of Birbhum district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 11.1km away from sub-district headquarter Mollarpur (tehsildar office) and 32.3km away from district headquarter Suri. As per 2009 stats, Jhikodda is the gram panchayat of Sonj village.

The total geographical area of village is 582.68 hectares. Sonj has a total population of 2,875 peoples, out of which male population is 1,444 while female population is 1,431. This results in a sex ratio of approximately 990 females for every 1,000 males. Literacy rate of sonj village is 59.90% out of which 67.17% males and 52.55% females are literate. There are about 721 houses in sonj village. Pincode of sonj village locality is 731216.

Sainthia is nearest town to sonj village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 2km away.

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Population of Sonj

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 2,875 1,444 1,431
Literate Population 1,722 970 752
Illiterate Population 1,153 474 679

Connectivity of Sonj

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 - 10 km distance

Nearby Villages of Sonj

Frequently Asked Questions about Sonj

Where is Sonj located?

Sonj village is situated in Mayureswar I Subdivision, within the Birbhum district of West Bengal, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Sonj?

The Gram Panchayat of Sonj is Jhikodda (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.

What is the pincode of Sonj?

The pincode of Sonj is 731216, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.

What is the population of Sonj as per the 2011 Census?

As per the 2011 Census, the population of Sonj is 2,875, with 1,444 males and 1,431 females.

How many households are there in Sonj as per the 2011 Census?

As per the 2011 Census, Sonj village has a total of 721 households.

What is the literacy rate in Sonj as per the 2011 Census?

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Sonj is 59.90%. The male literacy rate is 67.17%, while the female literacy rate is 52.55%.