Indian Village Directory

Sonakandar Village

Sonakandar is an inhabited village in Maldah (Old) Block of Maldah district, West Bengal. Its Census village code is 313268, the Census 2011 record lists 420 people in 90 households and the reported area is 43.39 hectares. The local references include Maldah (Old) CD Block and the nearest town reference is Old Malda at about 24 km.

In short:

Sonakandar is a village in Maldah (Old) Block, Maldah district, West Bengal, India. The available record shows Census village code 313268 and 420 people in 90 households.

Village Code313268
Population420
Households90
Area43.39 hectares
Nearest TownOld Malda

Detailed village profile

Sonakandar at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 420 people, 43.39 hectares of reported area and Old Malda as the nearest town reference for Sonakandar, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

State West Bengal
District Maldah
Block Maldah (Old)
CD Block Maldah (Old)
  • Sonakandar falls under Maldah (Old) Block in Maldah district, West Bengal.
  • The Census village code is 313268.
  • The record lists 420 people living in 90 households.
  • The reported village area is 43.39 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
Sonakandar
Census Village Code
313268
State
West Bengal
State Census Code
19
District
Maldah
District Census Code
332
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Maldah (Old)
Sub-district Census Code
02217
CD Block
Maldah (Old)
Households
90
Population
420
Male Population
222
Female Population
198
Sex Ratio
891.89
Area
43.39 hectares
Area
0.43 sq km
Nearest Town
Old Malda
Nearest Town Distance
24 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
732142
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 967.96 people / sq km Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size 4.67 people Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share 83.33% Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share 15.71% Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share 10.7% Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Sonakandar in the official administrative record. Census village code 313268 and Maldah (Old) CD Block.

State Census Code
19
District Census Code
332
Sub-district Census Code
02217
Village Census Code
313268
CD Block Code
0064
CD Block Name
Maldah (Old)

Location and Distance

Old Malda is the nearest town listed for Sonakandar, about 24 km away. English Bazar is listed as the district headquarters at about 21.6 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Narayanpur
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
53.6 km
District Headquarter
English Bazar
Distance from District Headquarter
21.6 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Old Malda
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
24 km
Nearest Town
Old Malda
Distance from Nearest Town
24 km
Total Geographical Area
43.39 hectares
Area
0.43 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 420 people in 90 households, with 222 male residents and 198 female residents. The average household size is 4.67, and SC share is 83.33% and ST share is 15.71% for Sonakandar. Population density works out to about 967.96 people per sq km.

Total Households
90
Total Population
420
Male Population
222
Female Population
198
Sex Ratio
891.89
Average Household Size
4.67
SC Population
350
SC Male Population
188
SC Female Population
162
SC Population Share
83.33
ST Population
66
ST Male Population
32
ST Female Population
34
ST Population Share
15.71
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Sonakandar 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 Sonakandar include tank, pond or lake 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
Tube Wells Borehole
Available
Tube Wells Borehole Functions All Year
Available
Tube Wells Borehole Functions in Summer
Available
Tank Pond Lake
Available
Tank Pond Lake Functions All Year
Available
Tank Pond Lake Functions in Summer
Available
No Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
0.28 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity rows cover roads, transport, communication and access-related facilities for Sonakandar.

Animal Cart
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Sonakandar 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 ICDS
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Sonakandar is reported as 12 hours per day in summer and 12 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
12 hours/day

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Sonakandar show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 40 hectares and irrigated land is 4.27 hectares (10.7% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Paddy
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
3.39
Net Area Sown In Hectares
40.0
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
35.73 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
4.2700000000000005
Tanks Lakes Area In Hectares
3.99 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 Sonakandar

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, district and local admin area

ATM/CDM/CRM Type Summary

Device type summary for matched banking access records
Device TypeRecordsShare
ATM 1 100%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
BankRecordsShare
Punjab National Bank 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
Punjab National Bank ATM 732142 Maldah Maldah (Old) Adampur Po -Dist - Malda, Ps - Old Malda, Mangalbari Chowrangee More, Maldah, West Bengal, 732142

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 Sonakandar village located?

Sonakandar is in Maldah (Old) Block of Maldah district in West Bengal, India.

Which district is Sonakandar village in?

Sonakandar village is in Maldah district.

Which state is Sonakandar village in?

Sonakandar village is in West Bengal.

Which block is Sonakandar under?

Sonakandar comes under Maldah (Old) Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Sonakandar?

The Census village code of Sonakandar is 313268.

What is the population of Sonakandar village?

The village record lists 420 people and 90 households for Sonakandar.

How many households are in Sonakandar village?

The village record lists 90 households for Sonakandar.

What is the male and female population of Sonakandar?

The record lists 222 male residents and 198 female residents for Sonakandar.

What is the sex ratio of Sonakandar village?

The sex ratio of Sonakandar is 891.89 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Sonakandar village?

The reported geographical area of Sonakandar is 43.39 hectares.

What is the population density of Sonakandar village?

The approximate population density of Sonakandar is 967.96 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Sonakandar?

The nearest town listed for Sonakandar is Old Malda, about 24 km away.

How far is Sonakandar from the district headquarters?

Sonakandar is about 21.6 km from English Bazar, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Sonakandar from the sub-district headquarters?

Sonakandar is about 53.6 km from Narayanpur, the block headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Sonakandar?

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

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

For Sonakandar, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 40 hectares and irrigated land is 4.27 hectares.

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

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

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.