Saonsa Village Overview
Saonsa is a village in Rampurhat I tehsil of Birbhum district, West Bengal. It lies about 17.7 km from Rampurhat tehsil headquarters. Suri is the district headquarters. As per available records (2009), Kasthogora is the Gram Panchayat for Saonsa village.
The sections below provide essential information about Saonsa 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 Saonsa is 316338. The village covers a geographical area of 103.64 hectares and has a pincode of 731224. Rampurhat is the nearest town, located about 19 km away.
Location Map of Saonsa
Population & Demographics of Saonsa
This section provides population and demographic details of Saonsa village as per Census 2011, including gender-wise and social category-wise data.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,078 | 566 | 512 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 89 | 52 | 37 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 384 | 199 | 185 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 1 | 1 | N/A |
| Literate Population | 783 | 440 | 343 |
| Illiterate Population | 295 | 126 | 169 |
Key population details of Saonsa village are given below:
- Saonsa village is a moderately populated village with a total population of around 1,078, including approximately 566 males and 512 females, with a sex ratio of 904 females per 1,000 males.
- The number of children aged 0–6 years in the village is relatively low.
- 384 residents belong to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 1 residents belong to the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
- The literacy level of Saonsa village is good, with a literacy rate of about 72.63%.
- There are around 281 households in Saonsa village.
Transport & Connectivity of Saonsa
Transport facilities help residents of Saonsa 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 - 10 km distance |
| Private Bus Service | Available within village |
| Railway Station | Available within 5 - 10 km distance |
Nearby Villages of Saonsa
The following villages are located close to Saonsa 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 Saonsa
- Where is Saonsa located?
- Saonsa village is located in Rampurhat I Subdivision, Birbhum district, West Bengal, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Saonsa?
- The Gram Panchayat of Saonsa is Kasthogora (as per available records from 2009).
- What is the pincode of Saonsa?
- The pincode of Saonsa is 731224.
- What is the population of Saonsa?
- Saonsa has a total population of 1,078, including 566 males and 512 females.
- How many households are there in Saonsa?
- There are 281 households in Saonsa.
- What is the literacy rate in Saonsa?
- As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Saonsa is 72.63%. Male literacy is 77.74% and female literacy is 66.99%.