Sonatikri - Gaighata, North 24 Parganas

Sonatikri is a village situated in the Gaighata subdivision of North 24 Parganas district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 9.3 km from Gaighata and around 41.3 km from Barasat. Jaleswar-ii serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sonatikri village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sonatikri is 322673. The village covers a total geographical area of 60.67 hectares and falls under the 743249 pincode. Bongaon is the nearest town, located about 22 km away.

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

Population of Sonatikri

As per Census 2011, Sonatikri village has a total population of 469 people, consisting of 256 males and 213 females. The village has 129 households and a sex ratio of 832 females per 1,000 males. There are 38 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 401 literate and 68 illiterate residents.

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

Nearby Villages of Sonatikri

Sonatikri 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 Sonatikri

Sonatikri is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Palpara, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 36.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bongaon to Sonatikri is about 22 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Barasat to Sonatikri is about 41.3 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 Sonatikri

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

Health Facilities in Sonatikri

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

FAQs about Sonatikri