Sona Chura

Sona Chura is a village located in Nandigram I subdivision of Purba Medinipur district in West Bengal, India. Tamluk and Nandigram are the district & sub-district headquarters of Sona Chura village respectively. As per 2009 stats, Sonachura is the gram panchayat of Sona Chura village.

Here you can discover what makes Sona Chura unique in its vibrant Nandigram I-Purba Medinipur region. You’ll see Sona Chura’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Sona Chura

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Sona Chura is 345849. The village spans a total geographical area of 431.4 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 721646. Haldia is nearest town to Sona Chura village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 10km away.

Google Map of Sona Chura

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Population of Sona Chura

According to the 2011 Census, Sona Chura has a total population of about 5,736, with approximately 2,974 males and 2,762 females. The sex ratio is around 928 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 736 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 2,663 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. Information about the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is not available. The overall literacy rate is approximately 73.90%, with male literacy at about 78.82% and female literacy near 68.61%. There are around 1,095 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Sona Chura's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 5,736 2,974 2,762
Child Population (0–6 yrs) 736 389 347
Scheduled Castes (SC) 2,663 1,407 1,256
Scheduled Tribes (ST) N/A N/A N/A
Literate Population 4,239 2,344 1,895
Illiterate Population 1,497 630 867

Connectivity of Sona Chura

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Sona Chura. As per the 2011 stats, Sona Chura had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Connectivity Type Status (in year 2011)
Public Bus Service Available within 10+ km distance
Private Bus Service Available within 5 - 10 km distance
Railway Station Available within 10+ km distance

Nearby Villages of Sona Chura

Knowing the nearby villages of Sona Chura helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Sona Chura.

Frequently Asked Questions about Sona Chura

Where is Sona Chura located?
Sona Chura village is situated in Nandigram I Subdivision, within the Purba Medinipur district of West Bengal, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Sona Chura?
The Gram Panchayat of Sona Chura is Sonachura (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.
What is the pincode of Sona Chura?
The pincode of Sona Chura is 721646, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.
What is the population of Sona Chura as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Sona Chura is 5,736, with 2,974 males and 2,762 females.
How many households are there in Sona Chura as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Sona Chura village has a total of 1,095 households.
What is the literacy rate in Sona Chura as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Sona Chura is 73.90%. The male literacy rate is 78.82%, while the female literacy rate is 68.61%.