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Soniakon Village

Soniakon is an inhabited village in Garbeta - II Block of Paschim Medinipur district, West Bengal. Its Census village code is 336766, the Census 2011 record lists 1,237 people in 257 households and the reported area is 137.92 hectares. The local references include Garbeta - II CD Block and the nearest town reference is Gorhbeta at about 14 km.

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Quick answer: Soniakon is a village in Garbeta - II Block, Paschim Medinipur district, West Bengal, India. The available record shows Census village code 336766 and 1,237 people in 257 households.
Village Code336766
Population1,237
Households257
Area137.92 hectares
Nearest TownGorhbeta

Key Village Facts

Village
Soniakon
Census Village Code
336766
State
West Bengal
State Census Code
19
District
Paschim Medinipur
District Census Code
344
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Garbeta - II
Sub-district Census Code
02443
CD Block
Garbeta - II
Households
257
Population
1,237
Male Population
629
Female Population
608
Sex Ratio
966.61
Area
137.92 hectares
Area
1.38 sq km
Nearest Town
Gorhbeta
Nearest Town Distance
14 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
721121
Reference Year
2009

Detailed village profile

Soniakon at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 1,237 people, 137.92 hectares of reported area and Gorhbeta as the nearest town reference for Soniakon, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

CD BlockGarbeta - II
  • Soniakon falls under Garbeta - II Block in Paschim Medinipur district, West Bengal.
  • The Census village code is 336766.
  • The record lists 1,237 people living in 257 households.
  • The reported village area is 137.92 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Gorhbeta.
  • 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 Calculated Values

These values are calculated from the same village record to make comparison easier. They are not separate official figures.

Population Density896.9 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size4.81 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share38%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share0%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share92%Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Soniakon in the official administrative record. Census village code 336766 and Garbeta - II CD Block.

State Census Code
19
District Census Code
344
Sub-district Census Code
02443
Village Census Code
336766
CD Block Code
0290
CD Block Name
Garbeta - II

Location and Distance

Gorhbeta is the nearest town listed for Soniakon, about 14 km away. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Garbeta
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
10.9 km
District Headquarter
Midnapur
Nearest Statutory Town
Gorhbeta
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
14 km
Nearest Town
Gorhbeta
Distance from Nearest Town
14 km
Total Geographical Area
137.92 hectares
Area
1.38 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 1,237 people in 257 households, with 629 male residents and 608 female residents. The average household size is 4.81, and SC share is 38% and ST share is 0% for Soniakon. Population density works out to about 896.9 people per sq km.

Total Households
257
Total Population
1,237
Male Population
629
Female Population
608
Sex Ratio
966.61
Average Household Size
4.81
SC Population
470
SC Male Population
234
SC Female Population
236
SC Population Share
38
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Soniakon list 1 government primary school and 1 government middle 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
Government Middle School
Available
Government Middle School Count
1

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Soniakon include hand pump water and tank, pond or lake 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
Tank Pond Lake
Available
Tank Pond Lake Functions All Year
Available
Tank Pond Lake 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
0.25 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

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

Telephone Landlines
Available
Mobile Phone Coverage
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 Soniakon 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
Agricultural Marketing Society
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Sports Field
Available
Sports Club Recreation Centre
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Soniakon is reported as 20 hours per day in summer and 22 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
22 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use
Available
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
12 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
10 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
18 hours/day
Power Supply For All Users Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
18 hours/day

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Soniakon show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, Potato and Sesame, net sown area is 135.92 hectares and irrigated land is 125.05 hectares (92% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Paddy
Agricultural Commodities Second
Potato
Agricultural Commodities Third
Sesame
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
1.75
Net Area Sown In Hectares
135.92
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
10.87 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
125.05
Other Source Specify Area In Hectares
125.05 hectares

Other Available Details

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

Primary Health Sub Centre Count
1
Nutritional Centres Others
Available
Noindex
False

Map and Location

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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Soniakon

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
5–10 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
Canara 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
Canara Bank ATM 721121 Paschim Medinipur Garbeta - II Jagardanga Jagardanga Gram Panchayat Office, Paschim Medinipur, West Bengal, 721121

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 Soniakon village located?

Soniakon is in Garbeta - II Block of Paschim Medinipur district in West Bengal, India.

Which district is Soniakon village in?

Soniakon village is in Paschim Medinipur district.

Which state is Soniakon village in?

Soniakon village is in West Bengal.

Which block is Soniakon under?

Soniakon comes under Garbeta - II Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Soniakon?

The Census village code of Soniakon is 336766.

What is the population of Soniakon village?

The village record lists 1,237 people and 257 households for Soniakon.

How many households are in Soniakon village?

The village record lists 257 households for Soniakon.

What is the male and female population of Soniakon?

The record lists 629 male residents and 608 female residents for Soniakon.

What is the sex ratio of Soniakon village?

The sex ratio of Soniakon is 966.61 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Soniakon village?

The reported geographical area of Soniakon is 137.92 hectares.

What is the population density of Soniakon village?

The approximate population density of Soniakon is 896.9 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Soniakon?

The nearest town listed for Soniakon is Gorhbeta, about 14 km away.

How far is Soniakon from the sub-district headquarters?

Soniakon is about 10.9 km from Garbeta, the block headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Soniakon?

The village facility record lists 1 government primary school and 1 government middle school for Soniakon.

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

For Soniakon, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, Potato and Sesame, net sown area is 135.92 hectares and irrigated land is 125.05 hectares.

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

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

Are drinking water facilities reported for this village?

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

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.