Uttar Sonamul - Tamluk, Purba Medinipur

Uttar Sonamul is a village situated in the Tamluk subdivision of Purba Medinipur district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 3.1 km from Tamluk, which serves as both the tehsil and district headquarters. Uttarsonamui serves as the Gram Panchayat for Uttar Sonamul village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Uttar Sonamul is 344558. The village covers a total geographical area of 182.81 hectares and falls under the 721648 pincode. Tamluk is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

Uttar Sonamul village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Tamluk Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Uttar Sonamul

According to the 2011 Census, Uttar Sonamul village had a total population of 4,711 people, including 2,426 males and 2,285 females, living in 982 households. The sex ratio was 942 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 85.44%, with male literacy at 89.63% and female literacy at 80.93%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 3.

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

Nearby Villages of Uttar Sonamul

Uttar Sonamul 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 Uttar Sonamul

Uttar Sonamul is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Tamluk, while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 38.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Tamluk to Uttar Sonamul is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Tamluk to Uttar Sonamul is about 2.7 km, with the usual travel time around 5-10 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Uttar Sonamul

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

Health Facilities in Uttar Sonamul

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

FAQs about Uttar Sonamul