Sonabari - Raiganj, Uttar Dinajpur

Sonabari is a village situated in the Raiganj subdivision of Uttar Dinajpur district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 3.6 km from Raiganj, which serves as both the tehsil and district headquarters. Serpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sonabari village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sonabari is 309741. The village covers a total geographical area of 129.02 hectares and falls under the 733130 pincode. Raiganj is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Sonabari village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Hemtabad Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Raiganj Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Sonabari

According to the 2011 Census, Sonabari village had a total population of 365 people, including 195 males and 170 females, living in 79 households. The sex ratio was 872 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 79.88%, with male literacy at 85.06% and female literacy at 73.83%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 14, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 23.

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

Nearby Villages of Sonabari

Sonabari 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 Sonabari

Sonabari is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Bangalbaree, while the nearest airport is Malda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 59.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Raiganj to Sonabari is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sonabari

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

Health Facilities in Sonabari

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

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