Sonajol

Sonajol is a village located in Dhaniakhali subdivision of Hugli district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 13.8km away from sub-district headquarter Dhaniakhali (tehsildar office) and 38.8km away from district headquarter Chinsura. As per 2009 stats, Bhastara is the gram panchayat of Sonajol village.

Here you can discover what makes Sonajol unique in its vibrant Dhaniakhali-Hugli region. You’ll see Sonajol’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Sonajol

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Sonajol is 324667. The village spans a total geographical area of 94.91 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 712303. Tarakeswar is nearest town to Sonajol village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 33km away.

When it comes to local governance, Sonajol village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Dhanekhali Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Hooghly Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Sonajol

Population of Sonajol

According to the 2011 Census, Sonajol has a total population of about 722, with approximately 365 males and 357 females. The sex ratio is around 978 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 72 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 250 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 176. The overall literacy rate is approximately 73.27%, with male literacy at about 76.71% and female literacy near 69.75%. There are around 180 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Sonajol's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Sonajol

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Sonajol. As per the 2011 stats, Sonajol had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Sonajol

Knowing the nearby villages of Sonajol helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Sonajol.

Frequently Asked Questions about Sonajol