Indian Village Directory

Sona Bharai Village

Sona Bharai is an inhabited village in Burwan Block of Murshidabad district, West Bengal. Its Census village code is 315989, the Census 2011 record lists 3,518 people in 810 households and the reported area is 357.04 hectares. The local references include Burwan CD Block and the nearest town reference is Kandi at about 10 km.

In short:

Sona Bharai is a village in Burwan Block, Murshidabad district, West Bengal, India. The available record shows Census village code 315989 and 3,518 people in 810 households.

Village Code315989
Population3,518
Households810
Area357.04 hectares
Nearest TownKandi

Detailed village profile

Sona Bharai at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 3,518 people, 357.04 hectares of reported area and Kandi as the nearest town reference for Sona Bharai, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

State West Bengal
District Murshidabad
Block Burwan
CD Block Burwan
  • Sona Bharai falls under Burwan Block in Murshidabad district, West Bengal.
  • The Census village code is 315989.
  • The record lists 3,518 people living in 810 households.
  • The reported village area is 357.04 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Kandi.
  • 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
Sona Bharai
Census Village Code
315989
State
West Bengal
State Census Code
19
District
Murshidabad
District Census Code
333
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Burwan
Sub-district Census Code
02248
CD Block
Burwan
Households
810
Population
3,518
Male Population
1,751
Female Population
1,767
Sex Ratio
1,009.14
Area
357.04 hectares
Area
3.57 sq km
Nearest Town
Kandi
Nearest Town Distance
10 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
742161
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 985.32 people / sq km Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size 4.34 people Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share 14.5% Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share 0% Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share 94.9% Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Sona Bharai in the official administrative record. Census village code 315989 and Burwan CD Block.

State Census Code
19
District Census Code
333
Sub-district Census Code
02248
Village Census Code
315989
CD Block Code
0095
CD Block Name
Burwan

Location and Distance

Kandi is the nearest town listed for Sona Bharai, about 10 km away. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Gram Salkia
District Headquarter
Berhampore
Nearest Statutory Town
Kandi
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
10 km
Nearest Town
Kandi
Distance from Nearest Town
10 km
Total Geographical Area
357.04 hectares
Area
3.57 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 3,518 people in 810 households, with 1,751 male residents and 1,767 female residents. The average household size is 4.34, and SC share is 14.5% and ST share is 0% for Sona Bharai. Population density works out to about 985.32 people per sq km.

Total Households
810
Total Population
3,518
Male Population
1,751
Female Population
1,767
Sex Ratio
1,009.14
Average Household Size
4.34
SC Population
510
SC Male Population
260
SC Female Population
250
SC Population Share
14.5
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Sona Bharai list 2 government primary schools, 1 government middle school, 1 government secondary school and 1 government senior secondary 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
2
Government Primary School
Available
Government Primary School Count
2
Government Middle School
Available
Government Middle School Count
1
Government Secondary School
Available
Government Secondary School Count
1
Government Senior Secondary School
Available
Government Senior Secondary School Count
1
Government Arts And Science Degree College
Available
Government Arts And Science Degree College Count
1

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Sona Bharai include hand pump water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.

Hand Pump
Available
Hand Pump Functions All Year
Available
Hand Pump Functions in Summer
Available
Tube Wells Borehole
Available
Tube Wells Borehole Functions All Year
Available
Tube Wells Borehole Functions in Summer
Available
Open Drainage
Available
Open Kutcha Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
Rural Production Mart Or Sanitary Hardware Outlet Availability Near The Village
Available
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
24.62 hectares
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
161.88 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Sona Bharai 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
Public Bus Service
Available
Private Bus Service
Available
Taxi
Available
Vans
Available
Tractors
Available
Cycle Rickshaw
Available
Cycle Pulled Rickshaws Machine Driven
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 Sona Bharai 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
Community Centre
Available
Sports Field
Available
Sports Club Recreation Centre
Available
Public Reading Room
Available
Daily Newspaper Supply
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Sona Bharai is reported as 20 hours per day in summer and 20 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
20 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
20 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use
Available
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
9 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
10 hours/day
Power Supply For Commercial Use
Available
Power Supply For Commercial Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
8 hours/day
Power Supply For Commercial Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
10 hours/day
Power Supply For All Users
Available
Power Supply For All Users Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
14 hours/day
Power Supply For All Users Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
16 hours/day

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Sona Bharai show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 255.92 hectares and irrigated land is 242.81 hectares (94.9% 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
76.5
Net Area Sown In Hectares
255.92000000000002
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
13.11 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
242.81
Tanks Lakes Area In Hectares
8.09 hectares
Other Source Specify Area In Hectares
72.84 hectares

Other Available Details

These extra fields are shown because they may still be useful for understanding the village record.

Water Bounded Macadam
Available
Nutritional Centres Others
Available
Noindex
False

Map and Location

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Verified map coordinates are not reported in the source data.

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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Sona Bharai

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
5–10 km
Commercial Bank
Not available in village
Cooperative Bank
Not available in village
Same-area Bank Service Records
3
Banks in Matched Records
2
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 3 100%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
BankRecordsShare
Punjab National Bank 2 67%
State Bank of India 1 33%

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 742161 Murshidabad Burwan Panch Thupi Murshidabad Panchthupi, Kandi Sub Division, Murshidabad, West Bengal, 742161
State Bank of India ATM 742161 Murshidabad Burwan Panch Thupi Panchthupi Panchthupi, Murshidabad, West Bengal, 742161
Punjab National Bank ATM 742161 Murshidabad Burwan Gram Salkia Murshidabad Gramsalika, Kandi Sub Division, Murshidabad, West Bengal, 742161

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 Sona Bharai village located?

Sona Bharai is in Burwan Block of Murshidabad district in West Bengal, India.

Which district is Sona Bharai village in?

Sona Bharai village is in Murshidabad district.

Which state is Sona Bharai village in?

Sona Bharai village is in West Bengal.

Which block is Sona Bharai under?

Sona Bharai comes under Burwan Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Sona Bharai?

The Census village code of Sona Bharai is 315989.

What is the population of Sona Bharai village?

The village record lists 3,518 people and 810 households for Sona Bharai.

How many households are in Sona Bharai village?

The village record lists 810 households for Sona Bharai.

What is the male and female population of Sona Bharai?

The record lists 1,751 male residents and 1,767 female residents for Sona Bharai.

What is the sex ratio of Sona Bharai village?

The sex ratio of Sona Bharai is 1,009.14 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Sona Bharai village?

The reported geographical area of Sona Bharai is 357.04 hectares.

What is the population density of Sona Bharai village?

The approximate population density of Sona Bharai is 985.32 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Sona Bharai?

The nearest town listed for Sona Bharai is Kandi, about 10 km away.

What education facilities are listed for Sona Bharai?

The village facility record lists 2 government primary schools, 1 government middle school, 1 government secondary school and 1 government senior secondary school for Sona Bharai.

What crops or land-use details are reported for Sona Bharai?

For Sona Bharai, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 255.92 hectares and irrigated land is 242.81 hectares.

Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Sona Bharai?

The page shows 3 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Sona Bharai. These records include 2 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 Sona Bharai.

Are drinking water facilities reported for this village?

No. The village record marks drinking water facilities as not available for Sona Bharai.

Is mobile phone coverage reported for this village?

Yes. The village record marks mobile phone coverage as available in Sona Bharai.

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.