Sonakhali Population, Caste, Working Data Paschim Medinipur, West Bengal - Census 2011
Sonakhali is a village situated in Sankrail block of Paschim Medinipur district in West Bengal. As per the Population Census 2011, there are a total of 80 families residing in the village Sonakhali. The total population of Sonakhali is 311 out of which 155 are males and 156 are females thus the Average Sex Ratio of Sonakhali is 1,006.
The population of Children aged 0-6 years in Sonakhali village is 33 which is 11% of the total population. There are 11 male children and 22 female children between the age 0-6 years. Thus as per the Census 2011 the Child Sex Ratio of Sonakhali is 2,000 which is greater than Average Sex Ratio (1,006) of Sonakhali village.
As per the Census 2011, the literacy rate of Sonakhali is 81.7%. Thus Sonakhali village has a higher literacy rate compared to 69% of Paschim Medinipur district. The male literacy rate is 88.89% and the female literacy rate is 73.88% in Sonakhali village.
As per constitution of India and Panchyati Raaj Act (Amendment 1998), Sonakhali village is administrated by Sarpanch (Head of Village) who is elected representative of the village.
Sonakhali Data as per Census 2011
As per the Population Census 2011 data, following are some quick facts about Sonakhali village.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Children | 33 | 11 | 22 |
| Literacy | 81.65% | 88.89% | 73.88% |
| Scheduled Caste | 104 | 50 | 54 |
| Scheduled Tribe | 49 | 26 | 23 |
| Illiterate | 84 | 27 | 57 |
Caste Data as per Census 2011
Schedule Caste (SC) constitutes 33.4% while Schedule Tribe (ST) were 15.8% of total population in Sonakhali village.
Working Population as per Census 2011
In Sonakhali village out of total population, 133 were engaged in work activities. 0.8% of workers describe their work as Main Work (Employment or Earning more than 6 Months) while 99.2% were involved in Marginal activity providing livelihood for less than 6 months. Of 133 workers engaged in Main Work, 0 were cultivators (owner or co-owner) while 0 were Agricultural labourers.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main Workers | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Other Workers | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Marginal Workers | 132 | 87 | 45 |
| Non Working | 178 | 67 | 111 |
Map of Sonakhali, Paschim Medinipur, West Bengal
Nearby Villages to Sonakhali, Sankrail
Below are the list of villages near Sonakhali village in Sankrail.
| Village | Population |
|---|---|
| Banpura | 606 |
| Salbani | 379 |
| Khamar Mahuli | 547 |
| Noagaon | 855 |
| Bhaluk Khulia | 275 |
| Paticia | 543 |
| Kuraria | 210 |
| Barada | 674 |
| Gurkunda | 263 |
| Kashi Danga | 462 |
Reference
- Census 2011 Data - censusindia.gov.in
- Sonakhali, Paschim Medinipur, West Bengal - Wikipedia