Sonchalida Village
Sonchalida is a revenue village in Bhatar block, Purba Bardhaman district, West Bengal. It had a population of 1,896 in 420 households (Census 2011).
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1,896 souls. 420 homes.
Bhatar block, Purba Bardhaman district, West Bengal.
Sonchalida today
- Brinjal₹3,200Memari APMC · 13 Nov 2026
- Cucumbar(Kheera)₹2,400Kalna APMC · 13 Nov 2026
- Green Chilli₹4,200Katwa APMC · 13 Nov 2026
Sonchalida at a glance
Sonchalida is a mid-sized village of Bhatar block: 1,896 people in 420 households (Census 2011), 53rd of its 104 inhabited villages by population. Literacy stood at 63.3%, below Purba Bardhaman district's 72.8% (Bhatar block: 71.5%), while the sex ratio was 1,004 women per 1,000 men, above the district's 958. It falls under Sahebganj-I gram panchayat (LGD) and uses PIN code 713121. The village covers 162 hectares — about 1.6 km², or roughly 1,174 people per km² (Census 2011). Its nearest mapped neighbour is Bigra, about 0.9 km away in a straight line.
Official dataCensus 2011 · LGD, updated 21 Oct 2026
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Official dataCensus 2011 · LGD, updated 21 Oct 2026
- Development block
- Bhatar Source: Local Government Directory (LGD), Ministry of Panchayati Raj, as of 2026-10-29
- Self-help groups
- 4 self-help groups with 42 members (2025-26) Source: Ministry of Rural Development (DAY-NRLM), Village-wise Self Help Group and Members Count, data.gov.in (GODL-India), retrieved 2026-10-30
- Height
- about 42 m above sea level At Sonchalida's map point, from the Copernicus DEM GLO-90 surface model (~90 m cells). Copernicus DEM GLO-90 © DLR e.V. 2010-2014 and © Airbus Defence and Space GmbH 2014-2018, provided under COPERNICUS by the European Union and ESA.
- Encyclopaedia
- Wikidata Q60816811 Matched on the LGD village code; retrieved 2026-10-29.
Gram panchayat
Sonchalida is in the Sahebganj-I gram panchayat.
Other villages in Sahebganj-I
Source: Local Government Directory (LGD), 2026-10-21.
How Sonchalida compares
By population, Sonchalida ranks #53 of 104 inhabited villages in Bhatar block.
Source: Census of India 2011 (village PCA; mandal and district totals of inhabited villages). Literacy = literates ÷ people aged 7+.
Official dataCensus 2011
Census 2011 · where it stands
How Sonchalida ranks
| Ranked by | Sonchalida | In Purba Bardhaman district | In West Bengal | District median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Populationlarger recorded population first | 1,896 | 775 of 2,102 | 10,230 of 37,457 (tied)above 73% | 1,405 |
| Householdsmore recorded households first | 420 | 828 of 2,102 (tied) | 10,236 of 37,457 (tied)above 73% | 329 |
| Literacy ratehigher recorded literacy rate first | 63.3% | 1,833 of 2,102 | 28,500 of 37,457 (tied)above 24% | 73.8% |
| Sex ratiomore females per 1,000 males first | 1,004 per 1,000 males | 332 of 2,101 (tied) | 7,293 of 37,434 (tied)above 80% | 958 per 1,000 males |
| Household sizemore persons per household first | 4.51 per household | 432 of 2,102 (tied) | 17,658 of 37,457 (tied)above 52% | 4.29 per household |
| Population densitydenser settlement first | 1,173.6 per km² | 458 of 2,102 | 10,159 of 37,449above 73% | 771.2 per km² |
| Work participationhigher share of workers first | 55.6% | 75 of 2,102 (tied) | 3,882 of 37,457 (tied)above 89% | 40.6% |
Ranks are computed from Census of India 2011 figures among villages that report them; ties share a rank; a missing figure means no rank, never zero. “Higher first” is the sort order, not a judgement.
Census 2011 · look-alikes
Villages like Sonchalida
In Purba Bardhaman district
- Uttar NaoparaPurbasthali - II, Purba Bardhaman1,970 people · 65.2% literate · 988 per 1,000 · 4.54 per householdCompare →
- MithapurGalsi - II, Purba Bardhaman1,695 people · 66.0% literate · 989 per 1,000 · 4.44 per householdCompare →
- SankarpurMemari - I, Purba Bardhaman1,925 people · 67.3% literate · 993 per 1,000 · 4.59 per householdCompare →
- RampurBhatar, Purba Bardhaman2,459 people · 60.7% literate · 999 per 1,000 · 4.47 per householdCompare →
- DafarpotaPurbasthali - II, Purba Bardhaman1,472 people · 61.4% literate · 989 per 1,000 · 4.47 per householdCompare →
Elsewhere in West Bengal
- MochrakendMejhia, Bankura1,919 people · 63.5% literate · 1,005 per 1,000 · 4.42 per householdCompare →
- AnaunKaliaganj, Uttar Dinajpur1,950 people · 64.8% literate · 1,004 per 1,000 · 4.45 per householdCompare →
- Kismat NispibiralSagardighi, Murshidabad1,698 people · 62.8% literate · 1,002 per 1,000 · 4.48 per householdCompare →
- BelgachiNaxalbari, Darjeeling1,947 people · 65.3% literate · 1,005 per 1,000 · 4.55 per householdCompare →
- Purali ParaShyampur - I, Howrah1,998 people · 65.2% literate · 1,012 per 1,000 · 4.49 per householdCompare →
Compare Sonchalida with any village in India →
Likeness is the distance between two villages' Census 2011 figures — population (log scale), literacy rate, sex ratio and household size — each scaled so no single figure dominates. It describes recorded demographics, not culture or community.
What Sonchalida had in Census 2011
- Primary school Available · 1 in the village
- Primary health centre (PHC) Not available · nearest more than 10 km away
- Treated tap water Available
- All-weather road Available
- Public bus service Available
- Power for homes Available
- Commercial bank Not available · nearest within 5 km
- Mobile phone coverage Available
Census 2011 Village Directory — conditions may have changed since.
Page completeness · 1/5
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Villages sharing pincode 713121
Other villages in Bhatar block
View all 107 →Sonchalida — Census 2011 to estimated 2026
Estimate for 2026 (scaled from Census 2011 by the state's official RGI projection; not a census count)
Method: the Census 2011 count × West Bengal's projected population growth from 2011 to 2026 (+10.1%), from the official projections of the Technical Group on Population Projections (National Commission on Population, MoHFW, with the Registrar General of India), Table 21. The report projects no households, so households use the same ratio. Rounded; a single village can differ widely from its state's average. The next Census will replace these figures.
Population Projections for India and States 2011–2036 (nhm.gov.in, PDF) · Table 21 · checked on 2026-10-26
Population, education & work
- Population
- 1,896Census 2011
- Male / female
- 946 / 950
- Households
- 420
- People per home
- 4.5
- Literacy rate
- 63.3%literates ÷ people aged 7+
- Workers
- 1,055
- Work participation
- 55.6%workers ÷ population
Source: Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India — Census 2011 Primary Census Abstract.
Official dataCensus 2011
Population figures are from Census 2011, the latest village tables published. Census 2027 (houselisting 2026, population count February 2027) will replace them when its village tables are released. About Census 2027 →
Sonchalida on the map
Sonchalida · 23.4243° N, 87.8158° E
Electoral profile
Placed from Sonchalida's map location inside the constituency boundary. Boundaries are approximate; the electoral roll is the final word. Wrong? Tell us. Results: Election Commission of India, Lok Sabha 2024 results (via OpenCity); Election Commission of India, West Bengal Assembly 2026 (via OpenCity).
Latest posts from the village
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Write a postNearest services to Sonchalida
The closest bank, ATM, post office, petrol pump, hospital and school, by straight-line distance from Sonchalida's map point (road distance is longer).
- Bank branchHDFC Bank, Guskara · 10 km (straight line) · IFSC HDFC0004858 · RBI IFSC list (as of 2026-09-01)
- ATMNone within 25 km
- Post officeMandarbati Branch Post Office · 1.7 km (straight line) · PIN 713127 · India Post (as of 2026-09-01)
- Petrol pumpBharat Petroleum · 8.7 km (straight line) · OpenStreetMap
- Hospital / PHCSubCentre, Narayanpur · 2.1 km (straight line) · OpenStreetMap
- SchoolNone within 25 km
Health & emergency numbers · and the nearest health centres to Sonchalida
- 108Ambulance (emergency)Free from any phone, day and night
- 104Health helpline (advice, doctor on call)Free from any phone, day and night
108: Source: Emergency Response Services (108) — National Health Mission / state governments · checked 12 Nov 2026 · 104: Source: Health helpline (104) — National Health Mission / state governments · checked 12 Nov 2026
Nearest health facilities we hold
- SubCentre, Narayanpur · Primary health centre2.1 km away · OpenStreetMap · 2026-10-23
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Essential services & places near Sonchalida
Hospitals, schools, banks, offices and other public places from OpenStreetMap. Distances are straight-line from Sonchalida's map point, not road distance.
Banks, ATMs & post offices922 in Purba Bardhaman district
Post office · 1.7 km away (straight line)
Post office · 2.2 km away (straight line)
Post office · 2.2 km away (straight line)
Hospitals & clinics290 in Purba Bardhaman district
Primary / community health centre · 2.1 km away (straight line)
Narayanpur
Primary / community health centre · 3.5 km away (straight line)
Dhandalsa
Primary / community health centre · 5 km away (straight line)
Bonpass Village, Bonpass Road
Schools & anganwadis35 in Purba Bardhaman district
Colleges & universities24 in Purba Bardhaman district
- Gushkara Mahavidyalaya
College · 11 km away (straight line)
- Gobindapur Sephali Memorial Primary Teacher's Training Institute
College · 14 km away (straight line)
NH2B
Polytechnic · 14 km away (straight line)
NH2B, Guskara, East Burdwan, West Bengal
Police & fire stations6 in Purba Bardhaman district
- Guskara Police station
Police station · 9.1 km away (straight line)
Fire station · 30 km away (straight line)
Revenue & panchayat offices2 in Purba Bardhaman district
- Guskara Municipal Lodge
Municipal office · 11 km away (straight line)
Government offices13 in Purba Bardhaman district
- Office of Nursing Superintendent
Government office · 20 km away (straight line)
- Office of the Medical Superintendent cum President
Government office · 20 km away (straight line)
- Assistant Director, Bureau of Applied Economics and Statistics
Government office · 21 km away (straight line)
Temples63 in Purba Bardhaman district
Churches1 in Purba Bardhaman district
Mosques6 in Purba Bardhaman district
Other places of worship13 in Purba Bardhaman district
Transport105 in Purba Bardhaman district
- Banpas
Railway station · 7.4 km away (straight line)
- Noadar Dhal
Railway station · 7.8 km away (straight line)
- Bharat Petroleum
Petrol pump · 8.7 km away (straight line)
Agriculture services4 in Purba Bardhaman district
Community places74 in Purba Bardhaman district
All places in Bhatar block (45) →Places of worship in Sonchalida →Suggest a missing place
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People often ask about Sonchalida
Where is Sonchalida located?
Sonchalida is a village in Bhatar block of Purba Bardhaman district, West Bengal, India.
Which district is Sonchalida in?
Sonchalida is in Purba Bardhaman district of West Bengal.
Which gram panchayat does Sonchalida belong to?
Sonchalida comes under the Sahebganj-I gram panchayat.
What is the pincode of Sonchalida?
The pincode of Sonchalida, Bhatar, Purba Bardhaman is 713121.
What is the population of Sonchalida?
As per the 2011 Census, Sonchalida had a population of 1,896 (946 males and 950 females).
How many households are there in Sonchalida?
Sonchalida had 420 households at the 2011 Census.
What is the area of Sonchalida?
Sonchalida covers about 162 hectares.
What is the literacy rate of Sonchalida?
The literacy rate of Sonchalida was 63.3% at the 2011 Census (share of people aged 7 and above who are literate).
What is the sex ratio of Sonchalida?
Sonchalida had 1,004 females per 1,000 males at the 2011 Census.
Which Lok Sabha constituency is Sonchalida in?
Sonchalida is in the Bardhaman-Durgapur Lok Sabha constituency.
Who is the MP for Sonchalida?
Azad Kirti Jha (All India Trinamool Congress) won the Bardhaman-Durgapur Lok Sabha seat, which includes Sonchalida, in 2024.
Which assembly constituency is Sonchalida in?
Sonchalida is in the Bhatar assembly (Vidhan Sabha) constituency.
Who is the MLA for Sonchalida?
Karfa Soumen (Bharatiya Janata Party) won the Bhatar assembly seat, which includes Sonchalida, in 2026.
Which development block is Sonchalida in?
Sonchalida is in the Bhatar development block (Local Government Directory).
What is the LGD code of Sonchalida?
The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Sonchalida is 319771 and its Census 2011 village code is 319771.
Which villages are near Sonchalida?
Villages near Sonchalida include Bigra (0.9 km), Mandarbati (2.2 km), Dhandalsa (2.6 km), Gramdihi (3.1 km), Silakot (3.5 km).
What is the population of Sonchalida in 2026?
No census has been taken since 2011. Scaling Sonchalida's Census 2011 population of 1,896 by West Bengal's official RGI projection (+10.1% from 2011 to 2026) gives an estimate of about 2,090 people in 2026. This is an estimate, not a census count; the next Census will replace it.
Who is the sarpanch of Sonchalida?
The sarpanch of Sonchalida has not yet been verified on VoiceOfVillage. We publish a sarpanch's name only after they verify with an election certificate; until then the elected sarpanch is listed on the eGramSwaraj portal, by the State Election Commission and at the panchayat or block office.
Answers are built from the village's official records (LGD, Census 2011, Election Commission data). If something is wrong, verified residents can correct it after claiming.
- Population, literacy, households: Census 2011 (PCA)
- Village directory: Local Government Directory, record as of 2026-10-21
- Pincode: LGD village–pincode mapping and India Post
- Weather: Open-Meteo, live model estimate
- 2026 estimates: Census 2011 × the state's growth in the RGI / National Commission on Population projections 2011–2036 (Table 21)
- Places nearby: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), RBI IFSC lists, India Post
- Sarpanch: shown only when a sarpanch has verified with an election certificate (none for this village yet)
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Pacific Ocean status (NOAA, 12 Nov 2026): El Niño Advisory
There is no El Niño forecast for individual villages. El Niño is a pattern in the Pacific Ocean; how much it changes rainfall here also depends on other conditions, and it does not mean drought everywhere.
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District climate page →Latest reports from markets in Purba Bardhaman district, within the last 14 days.
Latest reports up to 13 Nov 2026. Prices in ₹ per quintal.
| Commodity | Market | Min | Max | Modal | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brinjal · Brinjal | Kalna APMC | 4,300 | 4,400 | 4,400 | 13 Nov 2026 |
| Brinjal · Brinjal | Memari APMC | 3,000 | 3,400 | 3,200 | 13 Nov 2026 |
| Brinjal · Brinjal | Katwa APMC | 3,200 | 3,500 | 3,400 | 13 Nov 2026 |
| Brinjal | Guskara APMC | 4,300 | 4,400 | 4,400 | 13 Nov 2026 |
| Cucumbar(Kheera) · Cucumbar | Memari APMC | 3,000 | 3,500 | 3,300 | 13 Nov 2026 |
| Cucumbar(Kheera) · Cucumbar | Kalna APMC | 2,300 | 2,500 | 2,400 | 13 Nov 2026 |
| Cucumbar(Kheera) · Cucumbar | Burdwan APMC | 3,500 | 4,000 | 3,800 | 13 Nov 2026 |
| Green Chilli · Green Chilly | Burdwan APMC | 4,000 | 4,500 | 4,200 | 13 Nov 2026 |
Source: AGMARKNET, Directorate of Marketing & Inspection, via data.gov.in (Government Open Data Licence – India). All markets →
These are wholesale mandi (APMC) prices in ₹ per quintal as reported to AGMARKNET — not the retail price in Sonchalida's shops. Best mandi price near Sonchalida →
Official dataAgmarknet, 13 Nov 2026