Sonamui - Amta - I, Howrah

Sonamui is a village situated in the Amta - I subdivision of Howrah district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 3.3 km from Amta and around 36 km from Howrah. Khardah serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sonamui village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sonamui is 332625. The village covers a total geographical area of 183.95 hectares and falls under the 711401 pincode. Uluberia is the nearest town, located about 22 km away.

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

Population of Sonamui

According to the 2011 Census, Sonamui village had a total population of 4,155 people, including 2,190 males and 1,965 females, living in 959 households. The sex ratio was 897 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 85.43%, with male literacy at 89.41% and female literacy at 81.04%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 415.

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

Nearby Villages of Sonamui

Sonamui 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 Sonamui

Sonamui is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Kulgachia, while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 23.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Uluberia to Sonamui is about 22 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Howrah to Sonamui is about 36 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 Sonamui

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

Health Facilities in Sonamui

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

FAQs about Sonamui