Sontoshpur
About Sontoshpur
According to Census 2011 information the location code or village code of Sontoshpur village is 333308. Sontoshpur village is located in Budge Budge I subdivision of South Twenty Four Parganas district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 11.2km away from sub-district headquarter Bara Nischintapur (tehsildar office) and 15.9km away from district headquarter Alipore. As per 2009 stats, Chingripota is the gram panchayat of Sontoshpur village.
The total geographical area of village is 146.5 hectares. Sontoshpur has a total population of 2,808 peoples, out of which male population is 1,445 while female population is 1,363. This results in a sex ratio of approximately 943 females for every 1,000 males. Literacy rate of sontoshpur village is 74.64% out of which 77.58% males and 71.53% females are literate. There are about 710 houses in sontoshpur village. Pincode of sontoshpur village locality is 700140.
Maheshtala is nearest town to sontoshpur village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 10km away.
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Population of Sontoshpur
The population details of Sontoshpur cover important figures like total population, male and female population, children aged 0–6 years, and the number of literate and illiterate people. It also shows how many residents belong to Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes. These details help in understanding the village structure, education level, and community groups.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 2,808 | 1,445 | 1,363 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 235 | 128 | 107 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) Population | 899 | 458 | 441 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| Literate Population | 2,096 | 1,121 | 975 |
| Illiterate Population | 712 | 324 | 388 |
Connectivity of Sontoshpur
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available within 5 - 10 km distance |
| Private Bus Service | Available within 5 - 10 km distance |
| Railway Station | Available within 10+ km distance |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Sontoshpur
Where is Sontoshpur located?
Sontoshpur village is situated in Budge Budge I Subdivision, within the South Twenty Four Parganas district of West Bengal, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Sontoshpur?
The Gram Panchayat of Sontoshpur is Chingripota (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.
What is the pincode of Sontoshpur?
The pincode of Sontoshpur is 700140, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.
What is the population of Sontoshpur as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Sontoshpur is 2,808, with 1,445 males and 1,363 females.
How many households are there in Sontoshpur as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Sontoshpur village has a total of 710 households.
What is the literacy rate in Sontoshpur as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Sontoshpur is 74.64%. The male literacy rate is 77.58%, while the female literacy rate is 71.53%.