Sonpur - Swarupnagar, North 24 Parganas

Sonpur is a village situated in the Swarupnagar subdivision of North 24 Parganas district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 3.1 km from Swarupnagar and around 56.1 km from Barasat. Kaijuri serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sonpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sonpur is 322843. The village covers a total geographical area of 70.01 hectares and falls under the 743247 pincode. Basirhat is the nearest town, located about 28 km away.

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

Population of Sonpur

According to the 2011 Census, Sonpur village had a total population of 822 people, including 433 males and 389 females, living in 183 households. The sex ratio was 898 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 59.97%, with male literacy at 68.83% and female literacy at 50.28%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 213.

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

Nearby Villages of Sonpur

Sonpur 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 Sonpur

Sonpur is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Basirhat, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 39.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Basirhat to Sonpur is about 28 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Barasat to Sonpur is about 56.1 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sonpur

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

Health Facilities in Sonpur

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

FAQs about Sonpur