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Sonchalida Village

Sonchalida is an inhabited village in Bhatar Block of Barddhaman district, West Bengal. Its Census village code is 319771, the Census 2011 record lists 1,896 people in 420 households and the reported area is 161.56 hectares. The local references include Bhatar CD Block and the nearest town reference is Guskura at about 15 km.

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Quick answer: Sonchalida is a village in Bhatar Block, Barddhaman district, West Bengal, India. The available record shows Census village code 319771 and 1,896 people in 420 households.
Village Code319771
Population1,896
Households420
Area161.56 hectares
Nearest TownGuskura

Key Village Facts

Village
Sonchalida
Census Village Code
319771
State
West Bengal
State Census Code
19
District
Barddhaman
District Census Code
335
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Bhatar
Sub-district Census Code
02286
CD Block
Bhatar
Households
420
Population
1,896
Male Population
946
Female Population
950
Sex Ratio
1,004.23
Area
161.56 hectares
Area
1.62 sq km
Nearest Town
Guskura
Nearest Town Distance
15 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
713121
Reference Year
2009

Detailed village profile

Sonchalida at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 1,896 people, 161.56 hectares of reported area and Guskura as the nearest town reference for Sonchalida, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

DistrictBarddhaman
BlockBhatar
CD BlockBhatar
  • Sonchalida falls under Bhatar Block in Barddhaman district, West Bengal.
  • The Census village code is 319771.
  • The record lists 1,896 people living in 420 households.
  • The reported village area is 161.56 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Guskura.
  • 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

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Census and Amenities
Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records
DCHB Publisher
Registrar General of India, Government of India

Key Calculated Values

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

Population Density1,173.56 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size4.51 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share34.7%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share25.16%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share100%Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Sonchalida in the official administrative record. Census village code 319771 and Bhatar CD Block.

State Census Code
19
District Census Code
335
Sub-district Census Code
02286
Village Census Code
319771
CD Block Code
0133
CD Block Name
Bhatar

Location and Distance

Guskura is the nearest town listed for Sonchalida, about 15 km away. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Bhatar
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
17.7 km
District Headquarter
Barddhaman
Nearest Statutory Town
Guskura
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
15 km
Nearest Town
Guskura
Distance from Nearest Town
15 km
Total Geographical Area
161.56 hectares
Area
1.62 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 1,896 people in 420 households, with 946 male residents and 950 female residents. The average household size is 4.51, and SC share is 34.7% and ST share is 25.16% for Sonchalida. Population density works out to about 1,173.56 people per sq km.

Total Households
420
Total Population
1,896
Male Population
946
Female Population
950
Sex Ratio
1,004.23
Average Household Size
4.51
SC Population
658
SC Male Population
330
SC Female Population
328
SC Population Share
34.7
ST Population
477
ST Male Population
235
ST Female Population
242
ST Population Share
25.16
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Sonchalida 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

Health Facilities

Health records mark ASHA worker as available for Sonchalida. Verify current services locally before medical use.

Non Government Medical Facilities Medical Prctitioner With Other Degree Count
2

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Sonchalida include hand pump water and treated tap water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.

Tap Water Treated
Available
Tap Water Treated Functions All Year
Available
Tap Water Treated Functions in Summer
Available
Hand Pump
Available
Hand Pump Functions All Year
Available
Hand Pump Functions in Summer
Available
Tube Wells Borehole
Available
Tube Wells Borehole Functions All Year
Available
Tube Wells Borehole Functions in Summer
Available
Open Drainage
Available
Open Kutcha Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
Is The Area Covered Under Total Sanitation Campaign Tsc
Available

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Sonchalida include mobile phone coverage and all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.

Post Office
Available
Telephone Landlines
Available
Public Call Office / Mobile PCO
Available
Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Public Bus Service
Available
Tractors
Available
Cycle Rickshaw
Available
Animal Cart
Available
Major District Road
Available
Other District Road
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
All Weather Road
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

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

Agricultural Credit Societies
Available
Self Help Group SHG
Available
Weekly Haat
Available
Agricultural Marketing Society
Available
Nutritional Centres ICDS
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Community Centre
Available
Sports Field
Available
Sports Club Recreation Centre
Available
Cinema Video Hall
Available
Public Library
Available
Public Reading Room
Available
Daily Newspaper Supply
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available
Birth And Death Registration Office
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Sonchalida is reported as 20 hours per day in summer and 16 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
20 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
16 hours/day
Power Supply For Commercial Use
Available
Power Supply For Commercial Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
9 hours/day
Power Supply For Commercial Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
12 hours/day

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Sonchalida show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, Mustered and Rice, net sown area is 153.78 hectares and irrigated land is 153.78 hectares (100% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Paddy
Manufacturers Commodities First
Rice
Agricultural Commodities Second
Mustered
Manufacturers Commodities Second
Mustered Oil
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
7.78
Net Area Sown In Hectares
153.78
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
153.78
Canals Area In Hectares
153.78 hectares

Other Available Details

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Nutritional Centres Others
Available
Noindex
False

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Sonchalida village located?

Sonchalida is in Bhatar Block of Barddhaman district in West Bengal, India.

Which district is Sonchalida village in?

Sonchalida village is in Barddhaman district.

Which state is Sonchalida village in?

Sonchalida village is in West Bengal.

Which block is Sonchalida under?

Sonchalida comes under Bhatar Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Sonchalida?

The Census village code of Sonchalida is 319771.

What is the population of Sonchalida village?

The village record lists 1,896 people and 420 households for Sonchalida.

How many households are in Sonchalida village?

The village record lists 420 households for Sonchalida.

What is the male and female population of Sonchalida?

The record lists 946 male residents and 950 female residents for Sonchalida.

What is the sex ratio of Sonchalida village?

The sex ratio of Sonchalida is 1,004.23 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Sonchalida village?

The reported geographical area of Sonchalida is 161.56 hectares.

What is the population density of Sonchalida village?

The approximate population density of Sonchalida is 1,173.56 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Sonchalida?

The nearest town listed for Sonchalida is Guskura, about 15 km away.

How far is Sonchalida from the sub-district headquarters?

Sonchalida is about 17.7 km from Bhatar, the block headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Sonchalida?

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

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

For Sonchalida, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, Mustered and Rice, net sown area is 153.78 hectares and irrigated land is 153.78 hectares.

Is a primary school reported for this village?

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

Are drinking water facilities reported for this village?

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

Is mobile phone coverage reported for this village?

Yes. The village record marks mobile phone coverage as available in Sonchalida.

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.