Sonadungri - Barabazar, Purulia

Sonadungri is a village situated in the Barabazar subdivision of Purulia district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 17.5 km from Barabazar and around 21.1 km from Purulia. Bhagabandh serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sonadungri village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sonadungri is 331766. The village covers a total geographical area of 82.86 hectares and falls under the 723153 pincode. Puruliya is the nearest town, located about 21 km away.

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

Population of Sonadungri

As per Census 2011, Sonadungri village has a total population of 266 people, consisting of 143 males and 123 females. The village has 52 households and a sex ratio of 860 females per 1,000 males. There are 48 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 111 literate and 155 illiterate residents. Additionally, 42 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Sonadungri

Sonadungri 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 Sonadungri

Sonadungri 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 Kantadih, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 34.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Puruliya to Sonadungri is about 21 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Purulia to Sonadungri is about 21.1 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 Sonadungri

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

Health Facilities in Sonadungri

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

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