Indian Village Directory

Sonapur Village

Sonapur is an inhabited village in Gazole Block of Maldah district, West Bengal. Its Census village code is 312742, the Census 2011 record lists 438 people in 110 households and the reported area is 89.27 hectares. The local references include Gazole CD Block and the nearest town reference is Old Malda at about 10 km.

In short:

Sonapur is a village in Gazole Block, Maldah district, West Bengal, India. The available record shows Census village code 312742 and 438 people in 110 households.

Village Code312742
Population438
Households110
Area89.27 hectares
Nearest TownOld Malda

Detailed village profile

Sonapur at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 438 people, 89.27 hectares of reported area and Old Malda as the nearest town reference for Sonapur, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

State West Bengal
District Maldah
Block Gazole
CD Block Gazole
  • Sonapur falls under Gazole Block in Maldah district, West Bengal.
  • The Census village code is 312742.
  • The record lists 438 people living in 110 households.
  • The reported village area is 89.27 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Old Malda.
  • 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
Sonapur
Census Village Code
312742
State
West Bengal
State Census Code
19
District
Maldah
District Census Code
332
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Gazole
Sub-district Census Code
02214
CD Block
Gazole
Households
110
Population
438
Male Population
230
Female Population
208
Sex Ratio
904.35
Area
89.27 hectares
Area
0.89 sq km
Nearest Town
Old Malda
Nearest Town Distance
10 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
732138
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 490.65 people / sq km Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size 3.98 people Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share 67.35% Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share 27.17% Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share 19.7% Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Sonapur in the official administrative record. Census village code 312742 and Gazole CD Block.

State Census Code
19
District Census Code
332
Sub-district Census Code
02214
Village Census Code
312742
CD Block Code
0061
CD Block Name
Gazole

Location and Distance

Old Malda is the nearest town listed for Sonapur, about 10 km away. English Bazar is listed as the district headquarters at about 39 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Gazole
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
14.7 km
District Headquarter
English Bazar
Distance from District Headquarter
39 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Old Malda
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
10 km
Nearest Town
Old Malda
Distance from Nearest Town
10 km
Total Geographical Area
89.27 hectares
Area
0.89 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 438 people in 110 households, with 230 male residents and 208 female residents. The average household size is 3.98, and SC share is 67.35% and ST share is 27.17% for Sonapur. Population density works out to about 490.65 people per sq km.

Total Households
110
Total Population
438
Male Population
230
Female Population
208
Sex Ratio
904.35
Average Household Size
3.98
SC Population
295
SC Male Population
160
SC Female Population
135
SC Population Share
67.35
ST Population
119
ST Male Population
59
ST Female Population
60
ST Population Share
27.17
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Sonapur 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 Sonapur include hand pump water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.

Uncovered Well
Available
Uncovered Well Functions All Year
Available
Uncovered Well Functions in Summer
Available
Hand Pump
Available
Hand Pump Functions All Year
Available
Hand Pump Functions in Summer
Available
Open Drainage
Available
Open Kutcha Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
No Organized Street Garbage System
Available
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
12 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

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

Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Vans
Available
Tractors
Available
Cycle Rickshaw
Available
Cycle Pulled Rickshaws Machine Driven
Available
Animal Cart
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Sonapur include self-help groups, Anganwadi centre, ASHA services, PDS shop 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
Public Distribution System PDS Shop
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Sports Field
Available
Sports Club Recreation Centre
Available
Public Library
Available
Public Reading Room
Available
Daily Newspaper Supply
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Sonapur is reported as 15 hours per day in summer and 18 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
15 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
18 hours/day

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Sonapur show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, Mustard Oil and Coarse Flour, net sown area is 61 hectares and irrigated land is 12 hectares (19.7% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Paddy
Handicrafts Commodities First
Bamboo Works
Agricultural Commodities Second
Mustard Oil
Handicrafts Commodities Second
Jute Handicrafts
Agricultural Commodities Third
Coarse Flour
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
16.27
Net Area Sown In Hectares
61.0
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
49 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
12.0
Other Source Specify Area In Hectares
12 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 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
5
Banks in Matched Records
4
Matched PINs
1

Match basis: ATM/CDM/CRM records found in the same PIN and district

ATM/CDM/CRM Type Summary

Device type summary for matched banking access records
Device TypeRecordsShare
ATM 3 60%
CRM 2 40%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
BankRecordsShare
State Bank of India 2 40%
Punjab National Bank 1 20%
Axis Bank Limited 1 20%
Indian Bank 1 20%

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
Punjab National Bank ATM 732138 Maldah Bamangola Jagdala VILL and Po.pakuahat, Malda, Wb, PIN- 732138 VILL and Po.pakuahat, Malda, Wb, PIN- 732138, Maldah, West Bengal, 732138
Axis Bank Limited CRM 732138 Maldah Maldah (Old) Sahapur (Ct) Ps Bamangola, District Malda, PIN Code 732138 Ground Floor Jl No 105, Rs and Lr Dag No 180, Po Pakuahat, Maldah, West B…
Indian Bank CRM 732138 Maldah English Bazar Nazirpur Malda VILL-Nazirpur, Maldah, West Bengal, 732138
State Bank of India ATM 732138 Maldah Bamangola Salalpur Malda Jamtolla, P. O. Iogdala, 732133, Maldah, West Bengal, 732138

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 Sonapur village located?

Sonapur is in Gazole Block of Maldah district in West Bengal, India.

Which district is Sonapur village in?

Sonapur village is in Maldah district.

Which state is Sonapur village in?

Sonapur village is in West Bengal.

Which block is Sonapur under?

Sonapur comes under Gazole Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Sonapur?

The Census village code of Sonapur is 312742.

What is the population of Sonapur village?

The village record lists 438 people and 110 households for Sonapur.

How many households are in Sonapur village?

The village record lists 110 households for Sonapur.

What is the male and female population of Sonapur?

The record lists 230 male residents and 208 female residents for Sonapur.

What is the sex ratio of Sonapur village?

The sex ratio of Sonapur is 904.35 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Sonapur village?

The reported geographical area of Sonapur is 89.27 hectares.

What is the population density of Sonapur village?

The approximate population density of Sonapur is 490.65 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Sonapur?

The nearest town listed for Sonapur is Old Malda, about 10 km away.

How far is Sonapur from the district headquarters?

Sonapur is about 39 km from English Bazar, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Sonapur from the sub-district headquarters?

Sonapur is about 14.7 km from Gazole, the block headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Sonapur?

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

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

For Sonapur, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, Mustard Oil and Coarse Flour, net sown area is 61 hectares and irrigated land is 12 hectares.

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

The page shows 5 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Sonapur. These records include 4 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 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.