Dakshin Sonapur is an inhabited village in Alipurduar - I Block of Jalpaiguri district, West Bengal. Its Census village code is 307233, the Census 2011 record lists 2,203 people in 515 households and the reported area is 361.45 hectares. The local references include Alipurduar - I CD Block and the nearest town reference is Alipurduar at about 12 km.
In short:
Dakshin Sonapur is a village in Alipurduar - I Block, Jalpaiguri district, West Bengal, India. The available record shows Census village code 307233 and 2,203 people in 515 households.
Village Code307233
Population2,203
Households515
Area361.45 hectares
Nearest TownAlipurduar
Detailed village profile
Dakshin Sonapur at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 2,203 people, 361.45 hectares of reported area and Alipurduar as the nearest town reference for Dakshin Sonapur, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
Dakshin Sonapur falls under Alipurduar - I Block in Jalpaiguri district, West Bengal.
The Census village code is 307233.
The record lists 2,203 people living in 515 households.
The reported village area is 361.45 hectares.
The nearest town named in the record is Alipurduar.
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
Dakshin Sonapur
Census Village Code
307233
State
West Bengal
State Census Code
19
District
Jalpaiguri
District Census Code
328
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Alipurduar - I
Sub-district Census Code
02173
CD Block
Alipurduar - I
Households
515
Population
2,203
Male Population
1,143
Female Population
1,060
Sex Ratio
927.38
Area
361.45 hectares
Area
3.61 sq km
Nearest Town
Alipurduar
Nearest Town Distance
12 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
736204
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 Density609.49 people / sq km
Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size4.28 people
Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share91.01%
Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share0.09%
Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share2.8%
Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.
Census Codes and Administrative Details
These Census 2011 identifiers place Dakshin Sonapur in the official administrative record. Census village code 307233 and Alipurduar - I CD Block.
State Census Code
19
District Census Code
328
Sub-district Census Code
02173
Village Census Code
307233
CD Block Code
0020
CD Block Name
Alipurduar - I
Location and Distance
Alipurduar is the nearest town listed for Dakshin Sonapur, about 12 km away. Jalpaiguri is listed as the district headquarters at about 77.5 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.
Sub-district Headquarter
Panchkalguri
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
0.9 km
District Headquarter
Jalpaiguri
Distance from District Headquarter
77.5 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Alipurduar
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
12 km
Nearest Town
Alipurduar
Distance from Nearest Town
12 km
Total Geographical Area
361.45 hectares
Area
3.61 sq km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 2,203 people in 515 households, with 1,143 male residents and 1,060 female residents. The average household size is 4.28, and SC share is 91.01% and ST share is 0.09% for Dakshin Sonapur. Population density works out to about 609.49 people per sq km.
Total Households
515
Total Population
2,203
Male Population
1,143
Female Population
1,060
Sex Ratio
927.38
Average Household Size
4.28
SC Population
2,005
SC Male Population
1,053
SC Female Population
952
SC Population Share
91.01
ST Population
2
ST Female Population
2
ST Population Share
0.09
Village Status
Inhabited
Education Facilities
Education entries for Dakshin Sonapur list 3 government primary schools, 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
3
Government Primary School
Available
Government Primary School Count
3
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 records mark ASHA worker as available for Dakshin Sonapur. Verify current services locally before medical use.
Community Health Centre Count
1
TB Clinic Count
1
Drinking Water and Sanitation
Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Dakshin Sonapur include 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
Covered Well
Available
Covered Well Functions All Year
Available
Covered Well Functions in Summer
Available
Tube Wells Borehole
Available
Tube Wells Borehole Functions All Year
Available
Tube Wells Borehole Functions in Summer
Available
No Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
Rural Production Centres Or Sanitary Hardware Outlet Availability Near The Village
Available
Rural Production Mart Or Sanitary Hardware Outlet Availability Near The Village
Available
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
2 hectares
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
10 hectares
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
Connectivity records for Dakshin Sonapur include mobile phone coverage, black-topped road access and all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.
Telephone Landlines
Available
Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Cycle Rickshaw
Available
Animal Cart
Available
Other District Road
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 Dakshin Sonapur 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.
Self Help Group SHG
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Sports Field
Available
Sports Club Recreation Centre
Available
Daily Newspaper Supply
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available
Power Supply
Domestic power supply for Dakshin Sonapur is reported as 12 hours per day in summer and 13 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
12 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
13 hours/day
Land Use and Local Economy
Land-use records for Dakshin Sonapur show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, Jute and Potato, net sown area is 351.3 hectares and irrigated land is 10 hectares (2.8% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.
Agricultural Commodities First
Paddy
Agricultural Commodities Second
Jute
Agricultural Commodities Third
Potato
Forest Area In Hectares
3 hectares
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
5.149999999999989
Net Area Sown In Hectares
351.3
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
341.3 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
10.0
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 Dakshin Sonapur
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
More than 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 and state
ATM/CDM/CRM Type Summary
Device type summary for matched banking access records
Device Type
Records
Share
ATM
1
100%
Top Banks in Matched Records
Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
Bank
Records
Share
Central 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
Bank
Type
PIN
District
Local Area
Centre
Address
Central Bank of India
ATM
736204
Alipurduar
Alipurduar - I
Purba Kathalbari
Purba Kathalbari N. H.31, P. O. Silbarihat, Purba Kathalbari, Kathalbari Tehsil, Alipurduar, West Bengal, 736204
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 Dakshin Sonapur village located?
Dakshin Sonapur is in Alipurduar - I Block of Jalpaiguri district in West Bengal, India.
Which district is Dakshin Sonapur village in?
Dakshin Sonapur village is in Jalpaiguri district.
Which state is Dakshin Sonapur village in?
Dakshin Sonapur village is in West Bengal.
Which block is Dakshin Sonapur under?
Dakshin Sonapur comes under Alipurduar - I Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.
What is the Census village code of Dakshin Sonapur?
The Census village code of Dakshin Sonapur is 307233.
What is the population of Dakshin Sonapur village?
The village record lists 2,203 people and 515 households for Dakshin Sonapur.
How many households are in Dakshin Sonapur village?
The village record lists 515 households for Dakshin Sonapur.
What is the male and female population of Dakshin Sonapur?
The record lists 1,143 male residents and 1,060 female residents for Dakshin Sonapur.
What is the sex ratio of Dakshin Sonapur village?
The sex ratio of Dakshin Sonapur is 927.38 females per 1000 males in the available record.
What is the area of Dakshin Sonapur village?
The reported geographical area of Dakshin Sonapur is 361.45 hectares.
What is the population density of Dakshin Sonapur village?
The approximate population density of Dakshin Sonapur is 609.49 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.
What is the nearest town to Dakshin Sonapur?
The nearest town listed for Dakshin Sonapur is Alipurduar, about 12 km away.
How far is Dakshin Sonapur from the district headquarters?
Dakshin Sonapur is about 77.5 km from Jalpaiguri, the district headquarters listed in the available records.
How far is Dakshin Sonapur from the sub-district headquarters?
Dakshin Sonapur is about 0.9 km from Panchkalguri, the block headquarters listed in the available records.
What education facilities are listed for Dakshin Sonapur?
The village facility record lists 3 government primary schools, 2 government middle schools, 2 government secondary schools and 2 government senior secondary schools for Dakshin Sonapur.
What crops or land-use details are reported for Dakshin Sonapur?
For Dakshin Sonapur, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, Jute and Potato, net sown area is 351.3 hectares and irrigated land is 10 hectares.
Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Dakshin Sonapur?
The page shows 1 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Dakshin Sonapur. 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 Dakshin Sonapur.
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.