Sonkair
About Sonkair
According to Census 2011 information the location code or village code of Sonkair village is 311215. Sonkair village is located in Balurghat subdivision of Dakshin Dinajpur district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 8.3km away from Balurghat, which is both district & sub-district headquarter of Sonkair village. As per 2009 stats, Danga is the gram panchayat of Sonkair village.
The total geographical area of village is 155.71 hectares. Sonkair has a total population of 554 peoples, out of which male population is 291 while female population is 263. This results in a sex ratio of approximately 903 females for every 1,000 males. Literacy rate of sonkair village is 61.37% out of which 69.07% males and 52.85% females are literate. There are about 144 houses in sonkair village. Pincode of sonkair village locality is 733102.
When it comes to administration, Sonkair village is governed by a Sarpanch, who is an elected representative (Head of Village) chosen through local elections, as per the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. As per 2019 stats, Sonkair village comes under Tapan Vidhan Sabha constituency & Balurghat Lok Sabha constituency. Balurghat is nearest town to sonkair village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 10km away.
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Population of Sonkair
The population details of Sonkair cover important figures like total population, male and female population, children aged 0–6 years, and the number of literate and illiterate people. It also shows how many residents belong to Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes. These details help in understanding the village structure, education level, and community groups.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 554 | 291 | 263 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 58 | 26 | 32 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) Population | 32 | 18 | 14 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population | 195 | 98 | 97 |
| Literate Population | 340 | 201 | 139 |
| Illiterate Population | 214 | 90 | 124 |
Connectivity of Sonkair
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available within <5 km distance |
| Private Bus Service | Available within <5 km distance |
| Railway Station | Available within 10+ km distance |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Sonkair
Where is Sonkair located?
Sonkair village is situated in Balurghat Subdivision, within the Dakshin Dinajpur district of West Bengal, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Sonkair?
The Gram Panchayat of Sonkair is Danga (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.
What is the pincode of Sonkair?
The pincode of Sonkair is 733102, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.
What is the population of Sonkair as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Sonkair is 554, with 291 males and 263 females.
How many households are there in Sonkair as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Sonkair village has a total of 144 households.
What is the literacy rate in Sonkair as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Sonkair is 61.37%. The male literacy rate is 69.07%, while the female literacy rate is 52.85%.