Sonajol - Dhaniakhali, Hooghly

Sonajol is a village situated in the Dhaniakhali subdivision of Hooghly district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 13.8 km from Dhaniakhali and around 38.8 km from Chinsura. Bhastara serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sonajol village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sonajol is 324667. The village covers a total geographical area of 94.91 hectares and falls under the 712134 pincode. Tarakeswar is the nearest town, located about 33 km away.

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

Population of Sonajol

As per Census 2011, Sonajol village has a total population of 722 people, consisting of 365 males and 357 females. The village has 180 households and a sex ratio of 978 females per 1,000 males. There are 72 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 529 literate and 193 illiterate residents. Additionally, 250 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 176 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Sonajol are given below:

Nearby Villages of Sonajol

Sonajol 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 Sonajol

Sonajol is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Gurap, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 43.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Tarakeswar to Sonajol is about 33 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Chinsura to Sonajol is about 38.8 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 Sonajol

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

Health Facilities in Sonajol

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

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