Sonkair - Balurghat, Dakshin Dinajpur

Sonkair is a village situated in the Balurghat subdivision of Dakshin Dinajpur district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 8.3 km from Balurghat, which serves as both the tehsil and district headquarters. Danga serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sonkair village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sonkair is 311215. The village covers a total geographical area of 155.71 hectares and falls under the 733103 pincode. Balurghat is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Sonkair village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Tapan Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Balurghat Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Sonkair

According to the 2011 Census, Sonkair village had a total population of 554 people, including 291 males and 263 females, living in 144 households. The sex ratio was 904 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 68.55%, with male literacy at 75.85% and female literacy at 60.17%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 32, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 195.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Sonkair

Sonkair is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Transport and Connectivity of Sonkair

Public transport in the Sonkair is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Balurghat, while the nearest airport is Balurghat Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 1.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Balurghat to Sonkair is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balurghat to Sonkair is about 6.4 km, with the usual travel time around 15-30 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sonkair

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Sonkair village is detailed below:

Health Facilities in Sonkair

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Sonkair village are given below:

FAQs about Sonkair