Sonarpur

Sonarpur is a village located in Budge Budge Ii subdivision of South Twenty Four Parganas district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 5.3km away from sub-district headquarter Dongaria (tehsildar office) and 28.2km away from district headquarter Alipore. As per 2009 stats, Satgachhia is the gram panchayat of Sonarpur village.

Here you can discover what makes Sonarpur unique in its vibrant Budge Budge Ii-South Twenty Four Parganas region. You’ll see Sonarpur’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Sonarpur

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Sonarpur is 333342. The village spans a total geographical area of 54.94 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 743318. Dakshin Raipur is nearest town to Sonarpur village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 5km away.

When it comes to local governance, Sonarpur village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Satgachhia Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Diamond Harbour Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Sonarpur

Population of Sonarpur

According to the 2011 Census, Sonarpur has a total population of about 1,233, with approximately 626 males and 607 females. The sex ratio is around 969 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 145 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. Details about the Scheduled Castes (SC) community are not available. Information about the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is not available. The overall literacy rate is approximately 73.72%, with male literacy at about 75.08% and female literacy near 72.32%. There are around 277 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Sonarpur's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Sonarpur

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Sonarpur. As per the 2011 stats, Sonarpur had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Sonarpur

Knowing the nearby villages of Sonarpur helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Sonarpur.

Frequently Asked Questions about Sonarpur