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Sokna Village Details

Sokna is a Village in Kanksa Block , Bardhaman district and West Bengal State. Sokna village Pin code is 713148. Sokna Village Total population is 1371 and number of houses are 311. Female Population is 47.8%. Village literacy rate is 58.4% and the Female Literacy rate is 22.2%.

Population

Census Parameter	Census Data
Total Population	1371
Total No of Houses	311
Female Population %	47.8 % ( 655)
Total Literacy rate %	58.4 % ( 801)
Female Literacy rate	22.2 % ( 305)
Scheduled Tribes Population %	1.2 % ( 17)
Scheduled Caste Population %	67.8 % ( 929)
Working Population %	47.3 %
Child(0 -6) Population by 2011	149
Girl Child(0 -6) Population % by 2011	53.7 % ( 80)

Location and Administration

Sokna Total area is 224.11 hectares, Non-Agricultural area is 28.78 hectares andTotal irrigated area is 140.2 hectares

Education

Governement Pre Primary, Govt Primary, Govt Middle and Govt Secondary Schools are available in this Village. Nearest Govt Senior Secondary School is in Amlajora. Nearest Govt Medical College is in Burdwan. Nearest Private Polytechnic College and Govt ITA College are in Durgapur. Nearest Private Arts and Science Degree College, Private Engineering College and Private MBA college are in Rajbandh.

Health

Agriculture

Paddy is agriculture commodities grow in this village. 16 hours agricultural power supply in summer and 15 hours agricultural power supply in winter is available in this village. Total irrigated area in this village is 140.2 hectares from canals 32.5 hectares, from Boreholes/Tube wells 67.3 hectares and from Lakes or tanks 20.3 hectares are the Sources of irrigation.

Drinking-Water and Sanitation

Treated Tap Water Supply all round the year and in summer also available. Untreated Tap Water Supply all round the year and in summer available. Hand Pump and Tube Wells/Boreholes are other Drinking Water sources.
Open Drainage System Available in this Village. There is no system to Collect garbage on street. Drain water is discharged directly into water bodies.

Communication

Mobile Coverage is available. Nearest Internet Centre is in 5 - 10 km. Nearest Private Courier Facility is in 5 - 10 km.

Transportation

Nearest Public Bus service available in 5 - 10 km. Nearest Railway Station is in 5 - 10 km. Man pulled Cycle Rickshaws Available in this Village.

Nearest National Highway is in 5 - 10 km. Nearest State Highway is in 5 - 10 km.
Pucca road and Foot Path are other Roads and Transportation within the village.

Commerce

Nearest ATM is in 5 - 10 km. Nearest Commercial Bank is in 5 - 10 km. Nearest Cooperative Bank is in 5 - 10 km.

Other Amenities

This Village has a Power supply with 16 hour power supply in summer and 22 hour power supply in winter, Sports facilities and Polling station are the other amenities in the village.