Sonakhali - Haringhata, Nadia

Sonakhali is a village situated in the Haringhata subdivision of Nadia district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 8.4 km from the tehsil headquarters in Subarnapur and around 50.1 km from the district headquarters in Krishnanagar. Birohi-i serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sonakhali village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sonakhali is 322329. The village covers a total geographical area of 146.09 hectares and falls under the 741249 pincode. Kalyani is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

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

Population of Sonakhali

As per Census 2011, Sonakhali village has a total population of 2,528 people, consisting of 1,275 males and 1,253 females. The village has 551 households and a sex ratio of 982 females per 1,000 males. There are 272 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,702 literate and 826 illiterate residents. Additionally, 212 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 670 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Sonakhali

Sonakhali 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 Sonakhali

Public transport in the Sonakhali is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Simurali, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 32.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kalyani to Sonakhali is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Krishnanagar to Sonakhali is about 50.1 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sonakhali

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

Health Facilities in Sonakhali

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

FAQs about Sonakhali