Sonakene - Habra - I, North 24 Parganas

Sonakene is a village situated in the Habra - I subdivision of North 24 Parganas district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 6.3 km from Prafullanagar and around 23.8 km from Barasat. Kumra serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sonakene village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sonakene is 322871. The village covers a total geographical area of 646.7 hectares and falls under the 743271 pincode. Habra is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

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

Population of Sonakene

According to the 2011 Census, Sonakene village had a total population of 6,937 people, including 3,622 males and 3,315 females, living in 1,666 households. The sex ratio was 915 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 76.91%, with male literacy at 81.96% and female literacy at 71.33%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 2,117, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 813.

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

Nearby Villages of Sonakene

Sonakene 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 Sonakene

Sonakene is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Bhasila, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 23.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Habra to Sonakene is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Barasat to Sonakene is about 23.8 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sonakene

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

Health Facilities in Sonakene

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

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