Sonpukar - Chapra, Nadia

Sonpukar is a village situated in the Chapra subdivision of Nadia district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 13.9 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bangaljhi and around 30.6 km from the district headquarters in Krishnanagar. Hatisala-i serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sonpukar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sonpukar is 321532. The village covers a total geographical area of 361.05 hectares and falls under the 741103 pincode. Krishna Nagar is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Sonpukar

According to the 2011 Census, Sonpukar village had a total population of 4,874 people, including 2,425 males and 2,449 females, living in 1,154 households. The sex ratio was 1,010 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 67.31%, with male literacy at 69.38% and female literacy at 65.25%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 265.

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

Nearby Villages of Sonpukar

Sonpukar 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 Sonpukar

Sonpukar is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Bethuadahari, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 88.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Krishna Nagar to Sonpukar is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Krishnanagar to Sonpukar is about 30.6 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 Sonpukar

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

Health Facilities in Sonpukar

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

FAQs about Sonpukar