Where is Sonakandar village located?
Sonakandar is in Maldah (Old) Block of Maldah district in West Bengal, India.
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.
Village Code313268
Population420
Households90
Area43.39 hectares
Nearest TownOld Malda
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
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.
- 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
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 Calculated Values
These values are calculated from the same village record to make comparison easier. They are not separate official figures.
Population Density967.96 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size4.67 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share83.33%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share15.71%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share10.7%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
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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.
Please verify with the bank before visiting any ATM, CDM or CRM location, including the current address, service status and timings.
- 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 | Records | Share |
|---|---|---|
| ATM | 1 | 100% |
Top Banks in Matched Records
| Bank | Records | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 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.
| Bank | Type | PIN | District | Local Area | Centre | Address |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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
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.