Somra - Balagarh, Hooghly

Somra is a village situated in the Balagarh subdivision of Hooghly district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 7.3 km from Patuligram and around 32.9 km from Chinsura. Somra-ii serves as the Gram Panchayat for Somra village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Somra is 324937. The village covers a total geographical area of 143.26 hectares and falls under the 712123 pincode. Kalna is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Somra village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Pradhan serving as the elected head.

Population of Somra

According to the 2011 Census, Somra village had a total population of 3,431 people, including 1,734 males and 1,697 females, living in 865 households. The sex ratio was 979 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 83.24%, with male literacy at 87.20% and female literacy at 79.15%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,298, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 50.

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

Nearby Villages of Somra

Somra 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 Somra

Somra is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Somra Bazar, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 43.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kalna to Somra is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chinsura to Somra is about 32.9 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Somra

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

Health Facilities in Somra

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

FAQs about Somra