Sonaojuri Village Overview
Sonaojuri is a village in Kashipur tehsil of Puruliya district, West Bengal. It lies about 8.9 km from Kashipur tehsil headquarters and around 36.1 km from Purulia district headquarters. As per available records (2009), Sonaijuri is the Gram Panchayat for Sonaojuri village.
The sections below provide essential information about Sonaojuri village, including population details, literacy levels, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local administration, nearby villages, and transport connectivity.
Village Location & Administration
As per Census 2011, the village code of Sonaojuri is 330590. The village covers a geographical area of 771.34 hectares and has a pincode of 723126. Raghunathpur is the nearest town, located about 27 km away.
Location Map of Sonaojuri
Population & Demographics of Sonaojuri
This section provides population and demographic details of Sonaojuri village as per Census 2011, including gender-wise and social category-wise data.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 2,624 | 1,347 | 1,277 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 307 | 141 | 166 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 833 | 421 | 412 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 758 | 386 | 372 |
| Literate Population | 1,470 | 912 | 558 |
| Illiterate Population | 1,154 | 435 | 719 |
Key population details of Sonaojuri village are given below:
- Sonaojuri village is a well-populated village with a total population of around 2,624, including approximately 1,347 males and 1,277 females, with a sex ratio of 948 females per 1,000 males.
- The number of children aged 0–6 years in the village is relatively low.
- 833 residents belong to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 758 residents belong to the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
- The literacy level of Sonaojuri village is moderate, with a literacy rate of about 56.02%.
- There are around 535 households in Sonaojuri village.
Transport & Connectivity of Sonaojuri
Transport facilities help residents of Sonaojuri village travel to nearby towns for work, education, healthcare, and daily needs. The village has access to public bus service, private bus service and a railway station.
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available within 5 - 10 km distance |
| Private Bus Service | Available within <5 km distance |
| Railway Station | Available within 10+ km distance |
Nearby Villages of Sonaojuri
The following villages are located close to Sonaojuri and form part of its surrounding area. These nearby villages are commonly connected through local roads and are part of the day-to-day movement for residents.
Frequently Asked Questions about Sonaojuri
- Where is Sonaojuri located?
- Sonaojuri village is located in Kashipur Subdivision, Puruliya district, West Bengal, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Sonaojuri?
- The Gram Panchayat of Sonaojuri is Sonaijuri (as per available records from 2009).
- What is the pincode of Sonaojuri?
- The pincode of Sonaojuri is 723126.
- What is the population of Sonaojuri?
- Sonaojuri has a total population of 2,624, including 1,347 males and 1,277 females.
- How many households are there in Sonaojuri?
- There are 535 households in Sonaojuri.
- What is the literacy rate in Sonaojuri?
- As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Sonaojuri is 56.02%. Male literacy is 67.71% and female literacy is 43.70%.