Sonj - Mayureswar - I, Birbhum

Sonj is a village situated in the Mayureswar - I subdivision of Birbhum district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 11.1 km from the tehsil headquarters in Mollarpur and around 32.3 km from the district headquarters in Suri. Jhikodda serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sonj village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sonj is 316567. The village covers a total geographical area of 582.68 hectares and falls under the 731216 pincode. Sainthia is the nearest town, located about 2 km away.

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

Population of Sonj

According to the 2011 Census, Sonj village had a total population of 2,875 people, including 1,444 males and 1,431 females, living in 721 households. The sex ratio was 991 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 68.44%, with male literacy at 76.26% and female literacy at 60.45%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,032, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 653.

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

Nearby Villages of Sonj

Sonj 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 Sonj

Sonj is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Gadadharpur, while the nearest airport is Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 54.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sainthia to Sonj is about 2 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Suri to Sonj is about 32.3 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 Sonj

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

Health Facilities in Sonj

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

FAQs about Sonj