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.

Somdanga has its own place in the vibrant Birbhum region. In the following sections, you’ll find details about population, literacy, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local governance, nearby villages, connectivity, and more.

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.

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Population of Somdanga

Below is a concise population overview of Somdanga as per the Census 2011 data. The table highlights the key population metrics categorized by gender and social groups.

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 501 249 252
Child Population (0–6 yrs) 64 27 37
Scheduled Castes (SC) 428 210 218
Scheduled Tribes (ST) N/A N/A N/A
Literate Population 256 151 105
Illiterate Population 245 98 147

Here's a detailed summary of the Basic Population Details of Somdanga village:

  • The total population of Somdanga village is around 501, including approximately 249 males and 252 females, with a sex ratio of 1012 females per 1,000 males.
  • There are about 64 children aged 0–6 years in Somdanga village, reflecting the young population in the village.
  • Somdanga village has 428 people belonging to the Scheduled Castes (SC).
  • The literacy rate of Somdanga village is about 51.10%, with male literacy at 60.64% and female literacy at 41.67%.
  • There are around 130 households in Somdanga village.

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.

Connectivity Type Status (in year 2011)
Public Bus Service Available within 5 - 10 km distance
Private Bus Service Available within <5 km distance
Railway Station Available within 5 - 10 km distance

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.

Paschim Sundarpur Mahishadahari Netaipur Dakshin Naogaon Narayanpur Kanaipur Ahmadpur Makura Uttar Durgapur Bishaypur Bhalkuti

Frequently Asked Questions about Somdanga

Where is Somdanga located?
Somdanga village is situated in Sainthia Subdivision, within the Birbhum district of West Bengal, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Somdanga?
The Gram Panchayat of Somdanga is Panrui (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.
What is the pincode of Somdanga?
The pincode of Somdanga is 731121, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.
What is the population of Somdanga as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Somdanga is 501, with 249 males and 252 females.
How many households are there in Somdanga as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Somdanga village has a total of 130 households.
What is the literacy rate in Somdanga as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Somdanga is 51.10%. The male literacy rate is 60.64%, while the female literacy rate is 41.67%.