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 Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Sonj

As per Census 2011, Sonj village has a total population of 2,875 people, consisting of 1,444 males and 1,431 females. The village has 721 households and a sex ratio of 990 females per 1,000 males. There are 359 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,722 literate and 1,153 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1,032 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 653 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Sonj are given below:

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