Sonarpur

Sonarpur is a Town and Subdivision in South Twenty Four Parganas District of West Bengal. In India, a subdivision is a sub-division of a district that is responsible for the administration and revenue collection of a particular area within the district. It is an important part of the local governance structure, and plays a crucial role in the development and administration of its local community.

According to census 2011 information the sub-district code of Sonarpur Block (CD) is 02417. Total area of sonarpur subdivision is 140 km² including 123.54 km² rural area and 16.14 km² urban area. Sonarpur subdivision has a population of 2,19,863 peoples, out of which urban population is 44,150 while rural population is 1,75,713. Sonarpur has a sex ratio of approximately 958 females for every 1,000 males. Sonarpur subdivision has a population density of 1574 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 51,502 houses in the sub-district, including 10,422 urban houses and 41,080 rural houses. When it comes to literacy, 71.37% population of sonarpur subdivision is literate, out of which 76.74% males and 65.76% females are literate.

List of Villages in Sonarpur Subdivision

Sonarpur Subdivision has a total of 71 villages, each with its own identity, gram panchayat, and local lifestyle. These villages form the real backbone of the region, where everyday life is rooted in agriculture, tradition, and community ties. The list below shows all villages in Sonarpur Subdivision, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.

Population of Sonarpur Subdivision

The population profile of Sonarpur Subdivision offers a deeper understanding of how people are settled across its rural and urban parts. The following sections provide key insights into total population, household distribution, literacy, and age demographics — data that plays a vital role in planning development work and allocating public resources effectively.

Basic Population Details

This section offers a snapshot of Sonarpur's population composition, including male-female ratio, child population, and how literacy levels vary between villages and towns.

Social Structure and Density

This section gives a clear view of the social makeup of Sonarpur Subdivision , highlighting how Scheduled Castes (SC) and Scheduled Tribes (ST) are spread across both rural and urban areas. It also includes population density data, which helps us understand how closely people live together in different parts of the tehsil.