Sonadanga - Nakashipara, Nadia

Sonadanga is a village situated in the Nakashipara subdivision of Nadia district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 8.3 km from the tehsil headquarters in Nakashipara and around 33.3 km from the district headquarters in Krishnanagar. Bikrampur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sonadanga village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sonadanga is 321442. The village covers a total geographical area of 153.38 hectares and falls under the 741126 pincode. Krishnagar is the nearest town, located about 33 km away.

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

Population of Sonadanga

As per Census 2011, Sonadanga village has a total population of 2,409 people, consisting of 1,231 males and 1,178 females. The village has 586 households and a sex ratio of 956 females per 1,000 males. There are 371 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,143 literate and 1,266 illiterate residents. Additionally, 684 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 323 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Sonadanga

Sonadanga 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 Sonadanga

Sonadanga is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Sonadanga, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 86.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Krishnagar to Sonadanga is about 33 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Krishnanagar to Sonadanga is about 33.3 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 Sonadanga

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

Health Facilities in Sonadanga

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

FAQs about Sonadanga