Where is Sonada Forest village located?
Sonada Forest is in Jorebunglow Sukiapokhri Block of Darjiling district in West Bengal, India.
Indian Village Directory
Sonada Forest Village
Sonada Forest is an inhabited village in Jorebunglow Sukiapokhri Block of Darjiling district, West Bengal. Its Census village code is 306367, the Census 2011 record lists 177 people in 37 households and the reported area is 249.69 hectares. The local references include Jorebunglow Sukiapokhri CD Block and the nearest town reference is Darjeeling at about 16 km.
Sonada Forest is a village in Jorebunglow Sukiapokhri Block, Darjiling district, West Bengal, India. The available record shows Census village code 306367 and 177 people in 37 households.
Village Code306367
Population177
Households37
Area249.69 hectares
Nearest TownDarjeeling
Detailed village profile
Sonada Forest at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 177 people, 249.69 hectares of reported area and Darjeeling as the nearest town reference for Sonada Forest, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
- Sonada Forest falls under Jorebunglow Sukiapokhri Block in Darjiling district, West Bengal.
- The Census village code is 306367.
- The record lists 177 people living in 37 households.
- The reported village area is 249.69 hectares.
- The nearest town named in the record is Darjeeling.
- 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 Village Facts
- Village
- Sonada Forest
- Census Village Code
- 306367
- State
- West Bengal
- State Census Code
- 19
- District
- Darjiling
- District Census Code
- 327
- Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
- Jorebunglow Sukiapokhri
- Sub-district Census Code
- 02159
- CD Block
- Jorebunglow Sukiapokhri
- Households
- 37
- Population
- 177
- Male Population
- 88
- Female Population
- 89
- Sex Ratio
- 1,011.36
- Area
- 249.69 hectares
- Area
- 2.5 sq km
- Nearest Town
- Darjeeling
- Nearest Town Distance
- 16 km
- PIN Code Reported in Source Data
- 734209
- 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
70.89 people / sq km
Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size
4.78 people
Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share
0.56%
Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share
71.19%
Shown from the village record.
Census Codes and Administrative Details
These Census 2011 identifiers place Sonada Forest in the official administrative record. Census village code 306367 and Jorebunglow Sukiapokhri CD Block.
- State Census Code
- 19
- District Census Code
- 327
- Sub-district Census Code
- 02159
- Village Census Code
- 306367
- CD Block Code
- 0006
- CD Block Name
- Jorebunglow Sukiapokhri
Location and Distance
Darjeeling is the nearest town listed for Sonada Forest, about 16 km away. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.
- Sub-district Headquarter
- Sukhiapokhri
- Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
- 15.2 km
- District Headquarter
- Darjiling
- Nearest Statutory Town
- Darjeeling
- Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
- 16 km
- Nearest Town
- Darjeeling
- Distance from Nearest Town
- 16 km
- Total Geographical Area
- 249.69 hectares
- Area
- 2.5 sq km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 177 people in 37 households, with 88 male residents and 89 female residents. The average household size is 4.78, and SC share is 0.56% and ST share is 71.19% for Sonada Forest. Population density works out to about 70.89 people per sq km.
- Total Households
- 37
- Total Population
- 177
- Male Population
- 88
- Female Population
- 89
- Sex Ratio
- 1,011.36
- Average Household Size
- 4.78
- SC Population
- 1
- SC Male Population
- 1
- SC Population Share
- 0.56
- ST Population
- 126
- ST Male Population
- 64
- ST Female Population
- 62
- ST Population Share
- 71.19
- Village Status
- Inhabited
Education Facilities
Education entries for Sonada Forest list 1 government primary school, 2 government middle schools, 2 government secondary schools and 2 government senior secondary schools. 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
- Government Middle School
- Available
- Government Middle School Count
- 2
- Government Secondary School
- Available
- Government Secondary School Count
- 2
- Government Senior Secondary School
- Available
- Government Senior Secondary School Count
- 2
Health Facilities
Health rows list medical, welfare and veterinary facilities where the village record includes them.
- Primary Health Centre Count
- 1
- Non Government Medical Facilities Traditional Practitioner And Faith Healer Count
- 1
Drinking Water and Sanitation
This section covers drinking-water sources, sanitation, drainage and waste-related fields reported for Sonada Forest.
- Tap Water Untreated
- Available
- Tap Water Untreated Functions All Year
- Available
- Tap Water Untreated Functions in Summer
- Available
- Spring
- Available
- Spring Functions All Year
- Available
- Spring Functions in Summer
- Available
- Open Drainage
- Available
- Open Kutcha Drainage
- Available
- Drain Water Discharge Destination
- Water bodies
- No Organized Street Garbage System
- Available
- Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
- 15 hectares
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
Connectivity records for Sonada Forest include mobile phone coverage, black-topped road access and all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.
- Mobile Phone Coverage
- Available
- State Highway
- Available
- Black-Topped Pucca Road
- Available
- Gravel Kuchha Roads
- Available
- All Weather Road
- Available
- Footpath
- Available
Financial, Market and Public Services
Public-service entries for Sonada Forest include self-help groups and Anganwadi centre. 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
- Sports Field
- Available
Power Supply
Domestic power supply for Sonada Forest is reported as 17 hours per day in summer and 19 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
- 19 hours/day
- Power Supply For Commercial Use
- Available
- Power Supply For Commercial Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
- 17 hours/day
- Power Supply For Commercial Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
- 19 hours/day
Land Use and Local Economy
Land-use records for Sonada Forest show that reported agricultural commodities include Cabbage and Radish and net sown area is 39 hectares. These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.
- Agricultural Commodities First
- Cabbage
- Agricultural Commodities Second
- Radish
- Forest Area In Hectares
- 110 hectares
- Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
- 85.69
- Net Area Sown In Hectares
- 39.0
- Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
- 39 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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Search on Google Maps Search on OpenStreetMapBank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Sonada Forest
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
- Within 5 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 and district
ATM/CDM/CRM Type Summary
| Device Type | Records | Share |
|---|---|---|
| ATM | 1 | 100% |
Top Banks in Matched Records
| Bank | Records | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Hdfc Bank Ltd. | 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.
| Bank | Type | PIN | District | Local Area | Centre | Address |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hdfc Bank Ltd. | ATM | 734209 | Darjiling | No Block | Darjiling (M) | 0 C/O - Hill View Auto Service, Near Sherpa Manastery, P.O.- Sonada, Dist- Darjeeling, Darjiling, West Bengal, 734209 |
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
Which district is Sonada Forest village in?
Sonada Forest village is in Darjiling district.
Which state is Sonada Forest village in?
Sonada Forest village is in West Bengal.
Which block is Sonada Forest under?
Sonada Forest comes under Jorebunglow Sukiapokhri Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.
What is the Census village code of Sonada Forest?
The Census village code of Sonada Forest is 306367.
What is the population of Sonada Forest village?
The village record lists 177 people and 37 households for Sonada Forest.
How many households are in Sonada Forest village?
The village record lists 37 households for Sonada Forest.
What is the male and female population of Sonada Forest?
The record lists 88 male residents and 89 female residents for Sonada Forest.
What is the sex ratio of Sonada Forest village?
The sex ratio of Sonada Forest is 1,011.36 females per 1000 males in the available record.
What is the area of Sonada Forest village?
The reported geographical area of Sonada Forest is 249.69 hectares.
What is the population density of Sonada Forest village?
The approximate population density of Sonada Forest is 70.89 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.
What is the nearest town to Sonada Forest?
The nearest town listed for Sonada Forest is Darjeeling, about 16 km away.
How far is Sonada Forest from the sub-district headquarters?
Sonada Forest is about 15.2 km from Sukhiapokhri, the block headquarters listed in the available records.
What education facilities are listed for Sonada Forest?
The village facility record lists 1 government primary school, 2 government middle schools, 2 government secondary schools and 2 government senior secondary schools for Sonada Forest.
What crops or land-use details are reported for Sonada Forest?
For Sonada Forest, reported agricultural commodities include Cabbage and Radish and net sown area is 39 hectares.
Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Sonada Forest?
The page shows 1 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Sonada Forest. 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 Sonada Forest.
Is a health centre reported for this village?
The records used for this page list 1 health centre record for Sonada Forest.