Indian Village Directory

Somdanga Village

Somdanga is an inhabited village in Sainthia Block of Birbhum district, West Bengal. Its Census village code is 317444, the Census 2011 record lists 501 people in 130 households and the reported area is 94.36 hectares. The local references include Sainthia CD Block and the nearest town reference is Suri at about 10 km.

In short:

Somdanga is a village in Sainthia Block, Birbhum district, West Bengal, India. The available record shows Census village code 317444 and 501 people in 130 households.

Village Code317444
Population501
Households130
Area94.36 hectares
Nearest TownSuri

Detailed village profile

Somdanga at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 501 people, 94.36 hectares of reported area and Suri as the nearest town reference for Somdanga, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

State West Bengal
District Birbhum
Block Sainthia
CD Block Sainthia
  • Somdanga falls under Sainthia Block in Birbhum district, West Bengal.
  • The Census village code is 317444.
  • The record lists 501 people living in 130 households.
  • The reported village area is 94.36 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Suri.
  • 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
Banking Context
Bank ATM, CDM and CRM records use RBI-sourced banking access data

Key Village Facts

Village
Somdanga
Census Village Code
317444
State
West Bengal
State Census Code
19
District
Birbhum
District Census Code
334
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Sainthia
Sub-district Census Code
02261
CD Block
Sainthia
Households
130
Population
501
Male Population
249
Female Population
252
Sex Ratio
1,012.05
Area
94.36 hectares
Area
0.94 sq km
Nearest Town
Suri
Nearest Town Distance
10 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
731121
Reference Year
2009

Key Calculated Values

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

Population Density 530.95 people / sq km Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size 3.85 people Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share 85.43% Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share 0% Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share 100% Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Somdanga in the official administrative record. Census village code 317444 and Sainthia CD Block.

State Census Code
19
District Census Code
334
Sub-district Census Code
02261
Village Census Code
317444
CD Block Code
0108
CD Block Name
Sainthia

Location and Distance

Suri is the nearest town listed for Somdanga, about 10 km away. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Ahmadpur
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
11.9 km
District Headquarter
Suri
Nearest Statutory Town
Suri
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
10 km
Nearest Town
Suri
Distance from Nearest Town
10 km
Total Geographical Area
94.36 hectares
Area
0.94 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 501 people in 130 households, with 249 male residents and 252 female residents. The average household size is 3.85, and SC share is 85.43% and ST share is 0% for Somdanga. Population density works out to about 530.95 people per sq km.

Total Households
130
Total Population
501
Male Population
249
Female Population
252
Sex Ratio
1,012.05
Average Household Size
3.85
SC Population
428
SC Male Population
210
SC Female Population
218
SC Population Share
85.43
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Somdanga 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 Somdanga include hand pump water and tank, pond or lake water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.

Hand Pump
Available
Hand Pump Functions All Year
Available
Hand Pump Functions in Summer
Available
Tank Pond Lake
Available
Tank Pond Lake Functions All Year
Available
Tank Pond Lake Functions in Summer
Available
Open Drainage
Available
Open Pucca Drainage Uncovered
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
No Organized Street Garbage System
Available

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

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

Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Auto / Modified Auto Service
Available
Taxi
Available
Vans
Available
Tractors
Available
Cycle Rickshaw
Available
Cycle Pulled Rickshaws Machine Driven
Available
Animal Cart
Available
All Weather Road
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Somdanga 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 ICDS
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Daily Newspaper Supply
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Somdanga is reported as 17 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
17 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
20 hours/day

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Somdanga show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, Wheat and Mustard Seed, net sown area is 72.87 hectares and irrigated land is 72.87 hectares (100% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Paddy
Agricultural Commodities Second
Wheat
Agricultural Commodities Third
Mustard Seed
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
21.49
Net Area Sown In Hectares
72.87
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
72.87
Canals Area In Hectares
72.87 hectares

Other Available Details

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

Nutritional Centres Others
Available
Noindex
False

Map and Location

Verified latitude and longitude are not available in the source data. Use the map search links for general location reference only.

Verified map coordinates are not reported in the source data.

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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Somdanga

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.

Village ATM Status
Not available in village
Nearest ATM Facility
5–10 km
Commercial Bank
Not available in village
Cooperative Bank
Not available in village
Same-area Bank Service Records
1
Banks in Matched Records
1
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
CRM 1 100%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
BankRecordsShare
State Bank of India 1 100%

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
State Bank of India CRM 731121 Birbhum Sainthia Panrui Birbhum Panrui, Birbhum, West Bengal, 731121

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 Somdanga village located?

Somdanga is in Sainthia Block of Birbhum district in West Bengal, India.

Which district is Somdanga village in?

Somdanga village is in Birbhum district.

Which state is Somdanga village in?

Somdanga village is in West Bengal.

Which block is Somdanga under?

Somdanga comes under Sainthia Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Somdanga?

The Census village code of Somdanga is 317444.

What is the population of Somdanga village?

The village record lists 501 people and 130 households for Somdanga.

How many households are in Somdanga village?

The village record lists 130 households for Somdanga.

What is the male and female population of Somdanga?

The record lists 249 male residents and 252 female residents for Somdanga.

What is the sex ratio of Somdanga village?

The sex ratio of Somdanga is 1,012.05 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Somdanga village?

The reported geographical area of Somdanga is 94.36 hectares.

What is the population density of Somdanga village?

The approximate population density of Somdanga is 530.95 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Somdanga?

The nearest town listed for Somdanga is Suri, about 10 km away.

How far is Somdanga from the sub-district headquarters?

Somdanga is about 11.9 km from Ahmadpur, the block headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Somdanga?

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

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

For Somdanga, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, Wheat and Mustard Seed, net sown area is 72.87 hectares and irrigated land is 72.87 hectares.

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

The page shows 1 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Somdanga. These records include 1 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 Somdanga.

Are drinking water facilities reported for this village?

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

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.