Somdanga

Somdanga is a village located in Sainthia subdivision of Birbhum district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 11.9km away from sub-district headquarter Ahmadpur. Suri is the district headquarter of Somdanga village. As per 2009 stats, Panrui is the gram panchayat of Somdanga village.

Here you can discover what makes Somdanga unique in its vibrant Sainthia-Birbhum region. You’ll see Somdanga’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Somdanga

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Somdanga is 317444. The village spans a total geographical area of 94.36 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 731121. Suri is nearest town to Somdanga village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 10km away.

When it comes to local governance, Somdanga village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Labhpur Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Bolpur Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Somdanga

Population of Somdanga

According to the 2011 Census, Somdanga has a total population of about 501, with approximately 249 males and 252 females. The sex ratio is around 1012 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 64 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 428 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. Information about the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is not available. The overall literacy rate is approximately 51.10%, with male literacy at about 60.64% and female literacy near 41.67%. There are around 130 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Somdanga's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Somdanga

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Somdanga. As per the 2011 stats, Somdanga had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Somdanga

Knowing the nearby villages of Somdanga helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Somdanga.

Frequently Asked Questions about Somdanga