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

According to the 2011 Census, Sonadungri village had a total population of 266 people, including 143 males and 123 females, living in 52 households. The sex ratio was 860 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 50.92%, with male literacy at 60.36% and female literacy at 41.12%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 42.

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

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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