Birbhum >> Mayureswar - I

Sonj Village Details

Sonj is a Village in Mayureswar - I Block , Birbhum district and West Bengal State. Sonj village Pin code is 731216. Sonj Village Total population is 2875 and number of houses are 721. Female Population is 49.8%. Village literacy rate is 59.9% and the Female Literacy rate is 26.2%.

Population

Census Parameter	Census Data
Total Population	2875
Total No of Houses	721
Female Population %	49.8 % ( 1431)
Total Literacy rate %	59.9 % ( 1722)
Female Literacy rate	26.2 % ( 752)
Scheduled Tribes Population %	22.7 % ( 653)
Scheduled Caste Population %	35.9 % ( 1032)
Working Population %	45.8 %
Child(0 -6) Population by 2011	359
Girl Child(0 -6) Population % by 2011	52.1 % ( 187)

Location and Administration

Sonj Total area is 510 hectares, Non-Agricultural area is 62 hectares andTotal irrigated area is 450 hectares

Education

Governement Pre Primary, Govt Primary, Govt Middle and Govt Secondary Schools are available in this Village. Nearest Govt Arts and Science Degree College is in Mallarpur. Nearest Govt Medical College is in Burdwan. Nearest Private Engineering College and Govt Polytechnic College are in Suri.

Health

1 Primary Health Sub-Centre , 4 RMP doctors are available in this village.

Agriculture

Paddy, Wheat and Mustard are agriculture commodities grow in this village. 11 hours agricultural power supply in summer and 12 hours agricultural power supply in winter is available in this village. Total irrigated area in this village is 450 hectares from canals 408 hectares, from Boreholes/Tube wells 20 hectares and from Lakes or tanks 22 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 is other Drinking Water sources.
Open Drainage System Available in this Village. There is system to Collect garbage on street. Drain water is discharged directly into water bodies.

Communication

Sub Post Office is available in this Village. LandLine available. Mobile Coverage is available. Nearest Internet Centre is in 5 - 10 km. Nearest Private Courier Facility is in 5 - 10 km.

Transportation

Nearest Bus service available in less than 5 km. Private Bus service available in this village. Nearest Railway Station is in 5 - 10 km. Tractors Available in this Village. Man pulled Cycle Rickshaws Available in this Village. Animal Driven Carts are there in this Village.

Nearest National Highway is in 5 - 10 km. No Nearest State Highway in less than 10 km. Nearest District Road is in 5 - 10 km.
Kuccha Road, Macadam 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. Agricultural Marketing Society is available in this village.

Other Amenities

This Village has a Power supply with 20 hour power supply in summer and 22 hour power supply in winter, Sports facilities is the other amenities in the village.