Sonkair

Sonkair is a village 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.

Here you can discover what makes Sonkair unique in its vibrant Balurghat-Dakshin Dinajpur region. You’ll see Sonkair’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 Sonkair

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Sonkair is 311215. The village spans a total geographical area of 155.71 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 733102. Balurghat is nearest town to Sonkair village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 10km away.

When it comes to local governance, Sonkair 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 Tapan Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Balurghat Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Sonkair

Population of Sonkair

According to the 2011 Census, Sonkair has a total population of about 554, with approximately 291 males and 263 females. The sex ratio is around 903 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 58 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 32 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 195. The overall literacy rate is approximately 61.37%, with male literacy at about 69.07% and female literacy near 52.85%. There are around 144 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Sonkair's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Sonkair

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

Nearby Villages of Sonkair

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Sonkair