Indian Village Directory

Sonakara Village

Sonakara is an inhabited village in Patrasayer Block of Bankura district, West Bengal. Its Census village code is 327639, the Census 2011 record lists 342 people in 88 households and the reported area is 125.6 hectares. The local references include Patrasayer CD Block and the nearest town reference is Patrasayer at about 11 km.

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Quick answer: Sonakara is a village in Patrasayer Block, Bankura district, West Bengal, India. The available record shows Census village code 327639 and 342 people in 88 households.
Village Code327639
Population342
Households88
Area125.6 hectares
Nearest TownPatrasayer

Key Village Facts

Village
Sonakara
Census Village Code
327639
State
West Bengal
State Census Code
19
District
Bankura
District Census Code
339
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Patrasayer
Sub-district Census Code
02365
CD Block
Patrasayer
Households
88
Population
342
Male Population
165
Female Population
177
Sex Ratio
1,072.73
Area
125.6 hectares
Area
1.26 sq km
Nearest Town
Patrasayer
Nearest Town Distance
11 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
722206
Reference Year
2009

Detailed village profile

Sonakara at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 342 people, 125.6 hectares of reported area and Patrasayer as the nearest town reference for Sonakara, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

DistrictBankura
CD BlockPatrasayer
  • Sonakara falls under Patrasayer Block in Bankura district, West Bengal.
  • The Census village code is 327639.
  • The record lists 342 people living in 88 households.
  • The reported village area is 125.6 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Patrasayer.
  • This profile includes Census Codes and Administrative Details, Location and Distance, Population and Social Groups, Education Facilities, and other reported village details.

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Data Sources and Verification

This page is a local reference profile. Use it for village search, Census code lookup and broad facility context. Verify important legal, land, postal, banking, emergency or administrative details with the official source.

Census and Amenities
Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records
DCHB Publisher
Registrar General of India, Government of India
Banking Context
Bank ATM, CDM and CRM records use RBI-sourced banking access data

Key Calculated Values

These values are calculated from the same village record to make comparison easier. They are not separate official figures.

Population Density272.29 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size3.89 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share71.64%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share0.29%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share27.7%Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Sonakara in the official administrative record. Census village code 327639 and Patrasayer CD Block.

State Census Code
19
District Census Code
339
Sub-district Census Code
02365
Village Census Code
327639
CD Block Code
0212
CD Block Name
Patrasayer

Location and Distance

Patrasayer is the nearest town listed for Sonakara, about 11 km away. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Patrasayer
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
4.6 km
District Headquarter
Bankura
Nearest Statutory Town
Patrasayer
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
11 km
Nearest Town
Patrasayer
Distance from Nearest Town
11 km
Total Geographical Area
125.6 hectares
Area
1.26 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 342 people in 88 households, with 165 male residents and 177 female residents. The average household size is 3.89, and SC share is 71.64% and ST share is 0.29% for Sonakara. Population density works out to about 272.29 people per sq km.

Total Households
88
Total Population
342
Male Population
165
Female Population
177
Sex Ratio
1,072.73
Average Household Size
3.89
SC Population
245
SC Male Population
120
SC Female Population
125
SC Population Share
71.64
ST Population
1
ST Male Population
1
ST Population Share
0.29
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Sonakara list 1 government primary school. Counts come from the village facility record and may need local verification for current school status.

Government Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG
Available
Government Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG Count
1
Government Primary School
Available
Government Primary School Count
1

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Sonakara include tank, pond or lake water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.

Tap Water Untreated
Available
Tap Water Untreated Functions All Year
Available
Tap Water Untreated Functions in Summer
Available
Tube Wells Borehole
Available
Tube Wells Borehole Functions All Year
Available
Tube Wells Borehole Functions in Summer
Available
Tank Pond Lake
Available
Tank Pond Lake Functions All Year
Available
Tank Pond Lake Functions in Summer
Available
No Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
16 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Sonakara include mobile phone coverage. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.

Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Private Courier Facility
Available
Tractors
Available
Cycle Rickshaw
Available
Animal Cart
Available
Major District Road
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Sonakara include self-help groups, Anganwadi centre and ASHA services. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.

Self Help Group SHG
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Daily Newspaper Supply
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Sonakara is reported as 16 hours per day in summer and 20 hours per day in winter. Treat this as historical Census/District Census Handbook data.

Power Supply For Domestic Use
Available
Power Supply For Domestic Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
16 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
20 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use
Available
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
16 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
20 hours/day

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Sonakara show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, Potato and Oil Seed, net sown area is 112 hectares and irrigated land is 31 hectares (27.7% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Paddy
Handicrafts Commodities First
Mala Kathi
Agricultural Commodities Second
Potato
Agricultural Commodities Third
Oil Seed
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
13.6
Net Area Sown In Hectares
112.0
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
81 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
31.0
Tanks Lakes Area In Hectares
15 hectares

Other Available Details

These extra fields are shown because they may still be useful for understanding the village record.

Water Bounded Macadam
Available
Nutritional Centres Others
Available
Noindex
False

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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Sonakara

The village source does not confirm an ATM inside this village. The bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine (CDM) and Cash Recycler Machine (CRM) records below are shown as nearby or same-area banking service context only.

Only the village source ATM status is used to say whether an ATM is reported inside the village.

Please verify with the bank before visiting any ATM, CDM or CRM location, including the current address, service status and timings.

Village ATM Status
Not available in village
Nearest ATM Facility
More than 10 km
Commercial Bank
Not available in village
Cooperative Bank
Not available in village
Same-area Bank Service Records
3
Banks in Matched Records
3
Matched PINs
1

Match basis: ATM/CDM/CRM records found in the same PIN, district and local admin area

ATM/CDM/CRM Type Summary

Device type summary for matched banking access records
Device TypeRecordsShare
ATM 3 100%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
BankRecordsShare
Axis Bank Limited 1 33%
Bank of India 1 33%
Uco Bank 1 33%

Selected Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Service Records

These selected bank service records are sourced from Reserve Bank of India (RBI) data. The services belong to the listed banks. Confirm the current address, service status and timings with the bank before visiting.

Selected bank ATM, CDM and CRM service records
BankTypePINDistrictLocal AreaCentreAddress
Axis Bank Limited ATM 722206 Bankura Patrasayer Patrasair Dist Bankura, PIN 722206 Bdo, Patrasayer, Bankura, West Bengal, 722206
Bank of India ATM 722206 Bankura Patrasayer Balsi Dakshin Para Dist Bankura VILL Balsi Po Balsi Ps Patrasayar, Bankura, West Bengal, 722206
Uco Bank ATM 722206 Bankura Patrasayer Patrasair West Bengal Patrasair, Bankura, Bankura, West Bengal, 722206

Full forms: ATM means Automated Teller Machine, CDM means Cash Deposit Machine, and CRM means Cash Recycler Machine.

ATM, CDM and CRM details are based on external banking access records and should be verified with the bank before visiting. PIN code or district matches do not prove that a facility is inside the village.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Sonakara village located?

Sonakara is in Patrasayer Block of Bankura district in West Bengal, India.

Which district is Sonakara village in?

Sonakara village is in Bankura district.

Which state is Sonakara village in?

Sonakara village is in West Bengal.

Which block is Sonakara under?

Sonakara comes under Patrasayer Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Sonakara?

The Census village code of Sonakara is 327639.

What is the population of Sonakara village?

The village record lists 342 people and 88 households for Sonakara.

How many households are in Sonakara village?

The village record lists 88 households for Sonakara.

What is the male and female population of Sonakara?

The record lists 165 male residents and 177 female residents for Sonakara.

What is the sex ratio of Sonakara village?

The sex ratio of Sonakara is 1,072.73 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Sonakara village?

The reported geographical area of Sonakara is 125.6 hectares.

What is the population density of Sonakara village?

The approximate population density of Sonakara is 272.29 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Sonakara?

The nearest town listed for Sonakara is Patrasayer, about 11 km away.

How far is Sonakara from the sub-district headquarters?

Sonakara is about 4.6 km from Patrasayer, the block headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Sonakara?

The village facility record lists 1 government primary school for Sonakara.

What crops or land-use details are reported for Sonakara?

For Sonakara, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, Potato and Oil Seed, net sown area is 112 hectares and irrigated land is 31 hectares.

Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Sonakara?

The page shows 3 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Sonakara. These records include 3 banks. Verify current service status with the bank before visiting.

Is a primary school reported for this village?

Yes. The village record marks a primary school as available in Sonakara.

Are drinking water facilities reported for this village?

No. The village record marks drinking water facilities as not available for Sonakara.

Source note: Vill prepares village pages mainly from Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records published under the Registrar General of India, Government of India. Postal context is for address reference, and banking context uses available Reserve Bank of India (RBI) access records where shown. Some values may be blank, old or not listed. Please verify important details with official records before using them for legal, land, revenue, postal, financial or administrative work. Page last reviewed: 30 May 2026.