Sona Chura

Sona Chura is a village located in the Nandigram I Subdivision of Purba Medinipur district,West Bengal, India. This article provides a comprehensive overview of Sona Chura, covering its demographics, population statistics, household data, administrative structure, geographical area, connectivity, educational and medical facilities, electricity supply, drinking water sources, and nearby villages.

Sona Chura Overview

Administrative & Basic Details
VillageSona Chura
Pincode721646
Area431.4 Sq. Km
Village Code345849
Sub-DistrictNandigram I
Sub-District Code2484
DistrictPurba Medinipur
District Code317
State/UTWest Bengal
State/UT Code19
Gram PanchayatSonachura
Gram Panchayat Code110141
Block PanchayatNandigram-I
Block Panchayat Code3326
Total Population (2011 Census)5736
Total Households1095
Nearest TownHALDIA (Distance: 10 Km)

Sona Chura has a population of 5736 as recorded in the 2011 Census. It falls under the jurisdiction of Sonachura Gram Panchayat and the Nandigram-I Block Panchayat in Nandigram I District. The village has 1095 households and is identified by village code 345849. Sona Chura is located in the 721646 postal area, contributing significantly to the rural administrative structure of Nandigram I Sub-District.

Total Population of Sona Chura

As of the 2011 census, Population of Sona Chura has a population of approximately 5736 people, where the male population is 2974 and the female population is 2762.

Total 5736
Male 2974
Female 2762

Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe Population of Sona Chura

The population data for Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) in Sona Chura is as follows:

Scheduled Caste (SC)
Total Scheduled Caste 2699
Male 1382
Female 1317
Scheduled Tribe (ST)
Total Scheduled Tribe 0
Male 0
Female 0

Household in Sona Chura

There are approximately 1095 households in Sona Chura. The average household size in the village is about 5 persons per house.

Type Stats
Household 1095
People / Family 5

Assembly & Parliament Constituency of Sona Chura

Sona Chura falls under the Nandigram I Assembly and Parliament Constituency. The nearest town to Sona Chura is Nandigram I, which serves as the central hub for all major economic activities in the region.

Understanding Literacy Rates in Sona Chura Village

As per the 2011 Census, Sona Chura presents important statistics regarding its literacy and illiteracy rates.

Literacy in Sona Chura Village (2011):

Total 4239
Male 2344
Female 1895

illiteracy in Sona Chura Village (2011):

Total 1497
Male 630
Female 867

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Connectivity of Sona Chura


Connectivity Status (in year 2011)
Public Bus Available within <5 km distance
Railway Station Available within <5 km distance
Communication Available

Electricity Facilities


Electricity Supply Available (Within 3-5 km)
Domestic Electricity Available (Within 3-5 km)
Agricultural Electricity Available (Within 3-5 km)
Other Electricity Uses Available (Within 3-5 km)
All Households Electrified

Education Facilities


Has Education Facility?Available
Primary School4
Middle School1
Secondary School0
Senior Secondary0
College0

Medical Facilities


Medical FacilityAvailable (Within 3-5 km)
Allopathic Hospital0
Ayurvedic Hospital0
Unani Hospital0
Homeopathic Hospital0
DispensariesAllopathic: 0, Ayurvedic: 0, Unani: 0, Homeo: 0
Primary Health Centre (PHC)
Other Medical Centres0

Drinking Water Facilities


Water Facility Available
Tap Water Available (Within 3-5 km)
Well Available (Within 3-5 km)
Tank Available (Within 3-5 km)
Tubewell Available
Handpump Available (Within 3-5 km)
Other Sources Available (Within 3-5 km)

Frequently Asked Questions About Sona Chura Village

The total population of Sona Chura Village is approximately 5736 people.

The male population is 2974, while the female population is 2762.

Sona Chura Village has about 1095 households.

The average household size in Sona Chura is approximately 5 people per household.

The total literate population is 4239, which includes 2344 males and 1895 females.

The total illiterate population is 1497, consisting of 630 males and 867 females.

There are 100 villages in the Nandigram I Sub-District.

Sona Chura Village falls under the Sonachura Gram Panchayat.

The Pincode for Sona Chura Village is 721646.

Sona Chura Village is part of the Nandigram-I Block Panchayat.