Sonapatila - Chopra, Uttar Dinajpur

Sonapatila is a village situated in the Chopra subdivision of Uttar Dinajpur district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 16.9 km from the tehsil headquarters in Chopra and around 113 km from the district headquarters in Raiganj. Lakhipur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sonapatila village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sonapatila is 308915. The village covers a total geographical area of 382.83 hectares and falls under the 733207 pincode. Islampur is the nearest town, located about 32 km away.

Sonapatila village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Sonapatila

According to the 2011 Census, Sonapatila village had a total population of 2,565 people, including 1,296 males and 1,269 females, living in 462 households. The sex ratio was 979 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 58.13%, with male literacy at 63.33% and female literacy at 52.61%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 268, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 141.

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

Nearby Villages of Sonapatila

Sonapatila 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 Sonapatila

Sonapatila is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Tin Mile Hat, while the nearest airport is Bagdogra Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 31.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Islampur to Sonapatila is about 32 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Raiganj to Sonapatila is about 113 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sonapatila

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Sonapatila village is detailed below:

Health Facilities in Sonapatila

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Sonapatila village are given below:

FAQs about Sonapatila