Where is Sona Chura village located?
Sona Chura is in Nandigram - I Block of Purba Medinipur district in West Bengal, India.
Indian Village Directory
Sona Chura Village
Sona Chura is an inhabited village in Nandigram - I Block of Purba Medinipur district, West Bengal. Its Census village code is 345849, the Census 2011 record lists 5,736 people in 1,095 households and the reported area is 431.4 hectares. The local references include Nandigram - I CD Block and the nearest town reference is Haldia at about 10 km.
Village Code345849
Population5,736
Households1,095
Area431.4 hectares
Nearest TownHaldia
Key Village Facts
- Village
- Sona Chura
- Census Village Code
- 345849
- State
- West Bengal
- State Census Code
- 19
- District
- Purba Medinipur
- District Census Code
- 345
- Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
- Nandigram - I
- Sub-district Census Code
- 02484
- CD Block
- Nandigram - I
- Households
- 1,095
- Population
- 5,736
- Male Population
- 2,974
- Female Population
- 2,762
- Sex Ratio
- 928.72
- Area
- 431.4 hectares
- Area
- 4.31 sq km
- Nearest Town
- Haldia
- Nearest Town Distance
- 10 km
- PIN Code Reported in Source Data
- 721646
- Reference Year
- 2009
Detailed village profile
Sona Chura at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 5,736 people, 431.4 hectares of reported area and Haldia as the nearest town reference for Sona Chura, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
- Sona Chura falls under Nandigram - I Block in Purba Medinipur district, West Bengal.
- The Census village code is 345849.
- The record lists 5,736 people living in 1,095 households.
- The reported village area is 431.4 hectares.
- The nearest town named in the record is Haldia.
- 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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- Some details may be blank because they were not listed in the public record. A blank value does not always mean that the facility is unavailable today. Please verify important information with official records before using it for legal, administrative, land, postal, or financial work source data may be incomplete.
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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 Density1,329.62 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size5.24 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share46.43%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share0%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share3%Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.
Census Codes and Administrative Details
These Census 2011 identifiers place Sona Chura in the official administrative record. Census village code 345849 and Nandigram - I CD Block.
- State Census Code
- 19
- District Census Code
- 345
- Sub-district Census Code
- 02484
- Village Census Code
- 345849
- CD Block Code
- 0331
- CD Block Name
- Nandigram - I
Location and Distance
Haldia is the nearest town listed for Sona Chura, about 10 km away. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.
- Sub-district Headquarter
- Nandigram
- District Headquarter
- Tamluk
- Nearest Statutory Town
- Haldia
- Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
- 10 km
- Nearest Town
- Haldia
- Distance from Nearest Town
- 10 km
- Total Geographical Area
- 431.4 hectares
- Area
- 4.31 sq km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 5,736 people in 1,095 households, with 2,974 male residents and 2,762 female residents. The average household size is 5.24, and SC share is 46.43% and ST share is 0% for Sona Chura. Population density works out to about 1,329.62 people per sq km.
- Total Households
- 1,095
- Total Population
- 5,736
- Male Population
- 2,974
- Female Population
- 2,762
- Sex Ratio
- 928.72
- Average Household Size
- 5.24
- SC Population
- 2,663
- SC Male Population
- 1,407
- SC Female Population
- 1,256
- SC Population Share
- 46.43
- Village Status
- Inhabited
Education Facilities
Education entries for Sona Chura list 5 government primary schools, 1 government middle school, 1 private middle school and 1 government 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
- 5
- Private Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG
- Available
- Private Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG Count
- 1
- Government Primary School
- Available
- Government Primary School Count
- 5
- Government Middle School
- Available
- Government Middle School Count
- 1
- Private Middle School
- Available
- Private Middle School Count
- 1
- Government Secondary School
- Available
- Government Secondary School Count
- 1
Health Facilities
Health records mark ASHA worker as available for Sona Chura. Verify current services locally before medical use.
- Primary Health Sub Centre Doctors Total Strength Count
- 1
- Primary Health Sub Centre Doctors In Position Count
- 1
- Dispensary Count
- 3
- Dispensary Doctors Total Strength Count
- 3
- Dispensary Doctors In Position Count
- 3
- Non Government Medical Facilities Medical Practitioner With No Degree Count
- 4
- Non Government Medical Facilities Medicine Shop Count
- 3
Drinking Water and Sanitation
Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Sona Chura include treated tap water and tank, pond or lake water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.
- Tap Water Treated
- Available
- Tap Water Treated Functions All Year
- Available
- Tap Water Treated 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
- Is The Area Covered Under Total Sanitation Campaign Tsc
- Available
- Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
- 30 hectares
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
Connectivity records for Sona Chura include mobile phone coverage, black-topped road access and all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.
- Post Office
- Available
- Mobile Phone Coverage
- Available
- Auto / Modified Auto Service
- Available
- Vans
- Available
- Cycle Rickshaw
- Available
- Cycle Pulled Rickshaws Machine Driven
- Available
- Black-Topped Pucca Road
- Available
- All Weather Road
- Available
- Footpath
- Available
Financial, Market and Public Services
Public-service entries for Sona Chura include commercial bank, self-help groups, Anganwadi centre, ASHA services and PDS shop. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.
- Commercial Bank
- Available
- Agricultural Credit Societies
- Available
- Self Help Group SHG
- Available
- Public Distribution System PDS Shop
- Available
- Weekly Haat
- Available
- Agricultural Marketing Society
- Available
- Nutritional Centres ICDS
- Available
- Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
- Available
- ASHA
- Available
- Sports Field
- Available
- Sports Club Recreation Centre
- Available
- Public Library
- Available
- Daily Newspaper Supply
- Available
- Assembly Polling Station
- Available
- Birth And Death Registration Office
- Available
Power Supply
Domestic power supply for Sona Chura is reported as 12 hours per day in summer and 13 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
- 13 hours/day
Land Use and Local Economy
Land-use records for Sona Chura show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, Betelvine and Vegetable, net sown area is 330 hectares and irrigated land is 10 hectares (3% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.
- Agricultural Commodities First
- Paddy
- Agricultural Commodities Second
- Betelvine
- Agricultural Commodities Third
- Vegetable
- Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
- 71.4
- Net Area Sown In Hectares
- 330.0
- Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
- 320 hectares
- Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
- 10.0
- Other Source Specify Area In Hectares
- 10 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
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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Sona Chura
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
- Available in village
- Cooperative Bank
- Not available in village
- Same-area Bank Service Records
- 2
- 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 | 2 | 100% |
Top Banks in Matched Records
| Bank | Records | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Punjab National Bank | 2 | 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 | 721646 | Purba Medinipur | Nandigram - I | Sona Chura | Medinipur (Pur) Via Jekhali Bazar, Sonachara, Medinipur (Pur)-721646, Purba Medinipur, West Bengal, 721646 |
| Punjab National Bank | ATM | 721646 | Purba Medinipur | Nandigram - I | Gokul Nagar | Teh.tamluk Tekhali Bazar, Purba Medinipur, West Bengal, 721646 |
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 Sona Chura village in?
Sona Chura village is in Purba Medinipur district.
Which state is Sona Chura village in?
Sona Chura village is in West Bengal.
Which block is Sona Chura under?
Sona Chura comes under Nandigram - I Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.
What is the Census village code of Sona Chura?
The Census village code of Sona Chura is 345849.
What is the population of Sona Chura village?
The village record lists 5,736 people and 1,095 households for Sona Chura.
How many households are in Sona Chura village?
The village record lists 1,095 households for Sona Chura.
What is the male and female population of Sona Chura?
The record lists 2,974 male residents and 2,762 female residents for Sona Chura.
What is the sex ratio of Sona Chura village?
The sex ratio of Sona Chura is 928.72 females per 1000 males in the available record.
What is the area of Sona Chura village?
The reported geographical area of Sona Chura is 431.4 hectares.
What is the population density of Sona Chura village?
The approximate population density of Sona Chura is 1,329.62 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.
What is the nearest town to Sona Chura?
The nearest town listed for Sona Chura is Haldia, about 10 km away.
What education facilities are listed for Sona Chura?
The village facility record lists 5 government primary schools, 1 government middle school, 1 private middle school and 1 government secondary school for Sona Chura.
What crops or land-use details are reported for Sona Chura?
For Sona Chura, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, Betelvine and Vegetable, net sown area is 330 hectares and irrigated land is 10 hectares.
Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Sona Chura?
The page shows 2 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Sona Chura. 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 Sona Chura.
Are drinking water facilities reported for this village?
No. The village record marks drinking water facilities as not available for Sona Chura.
Is mobile phone coverage reported for this village?
Yes. The village record marks mobile phone coverage as available in Sona Chura.