Sonatala - Udaynarayanpur, Howrah

Sonatala is a village situated in the Udaynarayanpur subdivision of Howrah district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 4.2 km from Udaynarayanpur and around 43.6 km from Howrah. Garbhabanipur-sonatala serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sonatala village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sonatala is 332527. The village covers a total geographical area of 376.65 hectares and falls under the 711412 pincode. Uluberia is the nearest town, located about 46 km away.

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

Population of Sonatala

As per Census 2011, Sonatala village has a total population of 5,093 people, consisting of 2,640 males and 2,453 females. The village has 1,169 households and a sex ratio of 929 females per 1,000 males. There are 481 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 3,846 literate and 1,247 illiterate residents. Additionally, 288 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Sonatala

Sonatala 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 Sonatala

Sonatala 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 30.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Uluberia to Sonatala is about 46 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.3 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Howrah to Sonatala is about 43.6 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sonatala

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

Health Facilities in Sonatala

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

FAQs about Sonatala