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'''Sonamukhi''' is a town and a municipality in the [[Bishnupur subdivision]] of the [[Bankura district]] in the [[India]]n [[States and territories of India|state]] of [[West Bengal]].
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[[File:Sonamukhi-Maito-Kali.jpg|thumb|Sonamukhi-Maito-Kali]]
It is famous for its Silk Saari and also Kali and Karthik puja .
[[File:Sonamukhi Babupara Rashtola west bengal.jpg|thumb|Sonamukhi Babupara Rashtola]]
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'''Sonamukhi''' is a city and a municipality in the [[Bishnupur subdivision]] of the [[Bankura district]] in the [[India]]n [[States and territories of India|state]] of [[West Bengal]].
It is famous for its Maito Kali who saved the state from Bargi [Maratha]. (Said)


==Geography==
==Geography==
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===Location===
===Location===
Sonamukhi is located at {{Coord|23.3|N|87.42|E|format=dms}}.<ref>[http://www.fallingrain.com/world/IN/28/Sonamukhi.html Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Sonamukhi]</ref> It has an average elevation of {{Convert|66|m|abbr=on}}.
Sonamukhi is located at {{Coord|23.3|N|87.42|E|format=dms}}.<ref>[http://www.fallingrain.com/world/IN/28/Sonamukhi.html Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Sonamukhi]</ref> It has an average elevation of {{Convert|66|m|abbr=on}}.

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[[File:Sonamukhi Babupara Rashtola west bengal.jpg|thumb|Sonamukhi Babupara Rashtola]]


===Area overview===
===Area overview===
The map alongside shows the Bishnupur subdivision of Bankura district. Physiographically, this area has fertile low lying [[Alluvium|alluvial]] plains.<ref>{{cite web| url = http://censusindia.gov.in/2011census/dchb/DCHB_A/19/1913_PART_A_DCHB_BANKURA.pdf|title = District Census Handbook Bankura |work = pages 13-17 | publisher= Directorate of Census Operations West Bengal | accessdate = 23 April 2020}}</ref>It is a predominantly rural area with 90.06% of the population living in rural areas and only 8.94% living in the urban areas.<ref>{{cite web |url = http://wbpspm.gov.in/publications/District%20Statistical%20Hanbook |title = District Statistical Handbook 2014 Bankura |work = Table 2.4b |publisher = Department of Statistics and Programme Implementation, Government of West Bengal |accessdate = 23 April 2020}}</ref>It was a part of the core area of [[Mallabhum]]. <ref>O'Malley, L.S.S., ICS, ''Bankura'', ''Bengal District Gazetteers'', pp. 21–46, 1995 reprint, first published 1908, Government of West Bengal</ref>
The map alongside shows the Bishnupur subdivision of Bankura district. Physiographically, this area has fertile low lying [[Alluvium|alluvial]] plains.<ref>{{cite web| url = http://censusindia.gov.in/2011census/dchb/DCHB_A/19/1913_PART_A_DCHB_BANKURA.pdf|title = District Census Handbook Bankura |work = pages 13-17 | publisher= Directorate of Census Operations West Bengal | access-date = 23 April 2020}}</ref> It is a predominantly rural area with 90.06% of the population living in rural areas and only 8.94% living in the urban areas.<ref>{{cite web |url = http://wbpspm.gov.in/publications/District%20Statistical%20Hanbook |title = District Statistical Handbook 2014 Bankura |work = Table 2.4b |publisher = Department of Statistics and Programme Implementation, Government of West Bengal |access-date = 23 April 2020}}</ref> It was a part of the core area of [[Mallabhum]].<ref>O'Malley, L.S.S., ICS, ''Bankura'', ''Bengal District Gazetteers'', pp. 21–46, 1995 reprint, first published 1908, Government of West Bengal</ref>


<small>Note: The map alongside presents some of the notable locations in the subdivision. All places marked in the map are linked in the larger full screen map.</small>
<small>Note: The map alongside presents some of the notable locations in the subdivision. All places marked in the map are linked in the larger full screen map.</small>


==History==
==History==
Sonamukhi is a town of religious importance. There are many old temples throughout the town and a Mosque near Sonamukhi police station. Sonamukhi is the birthplace of ''Haranath'' and ''KusumKumari Devi''. Sonamukhi also famous for temples made by terracotta art. one can find many temples showing a great form of terracotta, like Sridhar temple. <ref>http://www.kusumahara.com/pg_hh_birth_n_childhood.aspx</ref> They are the reincarnation of Gouranga also known as [[Chaitanya Mahaprabhu]]. This place is considered equal importance among devotees as that of places like [[Vrindavan]] and [[Nabadwip]] respective birthplace of Krishna and Chaitanya Mahaprabhu.{{Citation needed |date=September 2013}}
Sonamukhi is a town of religious importance. There are many old temples throughout the town and a Mosque near Sonamukhi police station. Sonamukhi is the birthplace of ''Haranath'' and ''KusumKumari Devi''. Sonamukhi also famous for temples made by terracotta art. one can find many temples showing a great form of terracotta, like Sridhar temple.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.kusumahara.com/pg_hh_birth_n_childhood.aspx|title=Haranath's History: Birth & Childhood test}}</ref> They are the reincarnation of Gouranga also known as [[Chaitanya Mahaprabhu]]. This place is considered equal importance among devotees as that of places like [[Vrindavan]] and [[Nabadwip]] respective birthplace of Krishna and Chaitanya Mahaprabhu.{{Citation needed |date=September 2013}}
Its has numerous Kali and Karthik temples all over the town . This place is also famous for ancient Godashiv puja, which is located on Godashivtala (Satyapirtala).

Besides the temple of ''Kusumharanath'' there other temples such as ''Manohar Das Thakur'' etc. Adjacent to the temple of Kusumharanath there is ''Ananta Kunda'' which water is sacred.
Besides the temple of ''Kusumharanath'' there other temples such as ''Manohar Das Thakur'' etc. Adjacent to the temple of Kusumharanath there is ''Ananta Kunda'' which water is sacred.


[[File:Adi Maito Kali.jpg|thumb|Adi Maito Kali]]
[[File:Krishna Kali Mandir.jpg|thumb|Krishna Kali Mandir]]
[[File:Sonamukhi bj high school.jpg|thumb|Sonamukhi BJ High School]]


==Demographics==
==Demographics==
{{As of|2011}} India [[census]],<ref>http://www.census2011.co.in/data/town/801734-sonamukhi-west-bengal.html</ref> Sonamukhi had a population of 29,085. Males constitute 51% of the population and females 49%. Sonamukhi has an average literacy rate of 86.25 %, higher than state average of 76.26 %.: male literacy is 92.22%, and female literacy is 79.90%. In Sonamukhi, 8.21 % of the population is under 6 years of age.
{{As of|2011}} India [[census]],<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.census2011.co.in/data/town/801734-sonamukhi-west-bengal.html|title = Sonamukhi Municipality City Population Census 2011-2021 &#124; West Bengal}}</ref> Sonamukhi had a population of 29,085. Males constitute 51% of the population and females 49%. Sonamukhi has an average literacy rate of 86.25%, higher than state average of 76.26%.: male literacy is 92.22%, and female literacy is 79.90%. In Sonamukhi, 8.21% of the population is under 6 years of age.


==Civic administration==
==Civic administration==
===Police station===
===Police station===
Sonamukhi police station has jurisdiction over Sonamukhi municipality and [[Sonamukhi (community development block)|Sonamukhi]] CD block. The area covered is 380&nbsp;km<sup>2</sup> with a population of 142,305.<ref>{{cite web |url = http://wbpspm.gov.in/publications/District%20Statistical%20Handbook |title = District Statistical Handbook 2014 Bankura |work = Tables 2.1, 2.2 |publisher = Department of Planning and Statistics, Government of West Bengal |accessdate = 15 May 2020 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web| url = https://bankurapolice.org/sonamukhi/ |title = Sonamukhi PS | publisher= Bankura District Police | accessdate = 14 October 2016}}</ref>
Sonamukhi police station has jurisdiction over Sonamukhi municipality and [[Sonamukhi (community development block)|Sonamukhi]] CD block. The area covered is 380&nbsp;km<sup>2</sup> with a population of 142,305.<ref>{{cite web |url = http://wbpspm.gov.in/publications/District%20Statistical%20Handbook |title = District Statistical Handbook 2014 Bankura |work = Tables 2.1, 2.2 |publisher = Department of Planning and Statistics, Government of West Bengal |access-date = 15 May 2020 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web| url = https://bankurapolice.org/sonamukhi/ |title = Sonamukhi PS | publisher= Bankura District Police | access-date = 14 October 2016}}</ref>


===CD block HQ===
===CD block HQ===
The headquarters of [[Sonamukhi (community development block)|Sonamukhi]] CD block are located at Sonamukhi.<ref>{{cite web| url = http://www.censusindia.gov.in/2011census/DCHB/DCHB_A/19/1913_PART_A_DCHB_BANKURA.pdf |title = District Census Handbook: Bankura | work= Map of Bankura with CD block HQs and Police Stations (on the fifth page) |publisher= Directorate of Census Operations, West Bengal, 2011 | accessdate = 20 November 2016 |}}</ref>
The headquarters of [[Sonamukhi (community development block)|Sonamukhi]] CD block are located at Sonamukhi.<ref>{{cite web| url = http://www.censusindia.gov.in/2011census/DCHB/DCHB_A/19/1913_PART_A_DCHB_BANKURA.pdf |title = District Census Handbook: Bankura | work= Map of Bankura with CD block HQs and Police Stations (on the fifth page) |publisher= Directorate of Census Operations, West Bengal, 2011 | access-date = 20 November 2016 }}</ref>


==Transport==
==Transport==
In September 2005, South Eastern Railway began passenger services on the {{Convert|41|km|abbr=on}} Bankura-Sonamukhi broad gauge section, being the first phase of the [[Bankura Damodar Railway|Bankura-Damodar River Railway]] project. BDR project reduced the distance from Bankura to [[Howrah]] via [[Masagram]], providing alternate connectivity to Howrah through [[Eastern Railway (India)|Eastern Railway]] via [[Howrah–Bardhaman chord]].<ref>[http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/2005/09/21/stories/2005092102931900.htm Hindu Business Line 21 September 2005]</ref> Work up to Masagram including [[Sonamukhi railway station]] is completed and inaugurated on 16 April 2013.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.ser.indianrailways.gov.in/view_detail.jsp?lang=0&id=0,4,423&dcd=335&did=13660181525886AF52292F42E677C808839196DFCB5D7.web91 |title=Archived copy |access-date=3 August 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130921055318/http://www.ser.indianrailways.gov.in/view_detail.jsp?lang=0&id=0,4,423&dcd=335&did=13660181525886AF52292F42E677C808839196DFCB5D7.web91 |archive-date=21 September 2013 |url-status=dead |df=dmy-all }}</ref>
In September 2005, South Eastern Railway began passenger services on the {{Convert|41|km|abbr=on}} Bankura-Sonamukhi broad gauge section, being the first phase of the [[Bankura Damodar Railway|Bankura-Damodar River Railway]] project. BDR project reduced the distance from Bankura to [[Howrah]] via [[Masagram]], providing alternate connectivity to Howrah through [[Eastern Railway (India)|Eastern Railway]] via [[Howrah–Bardhaman chord]].<ref>[http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/2005/09/21/stories/2005092102931900.htm Hindu Business Line 21 September 2005]</ref> Work up to Masagram including [[Sonamukhi railway station]] is completed and inaugurated on 16 April 2013.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.ser.indianrailways.gov.in/view_detail.jsp?lang=0&id=0,4,423&dcd=335&did=13660181525886AF52292F42E677C808839196DFCB5D7.web91 |title=South Eastern Railway |access-date=3 August 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130921055318/http://www.ser.indianrailways.gov.in/view_detail.jsp?lang=0&id=0,4,423&dcd=335&did=13660181525886AF52292F42E677C808839196DFCB5D7.web91 |archive-date=21 September 2013 |url-status=dead |df=dmy-all }}</ref>


[[State Highway 8 (West Bengal)|State Highway 8]] running from Santaldih (in Purulia district) to Majhdia (in Nadia district) passes through Sonamukhi.<ref>{{cite web| url = http://www.wbtrafficpolice.com/state-highways.php |title = List of State Highways in West Bengal |work = | publisher= West Bengal Traffic Police | accessdate = 23 August 2016}}</ref>
[[State Highway 8 (West Bengal)|State Highway 8]] running from Santaldih (in Purulia district) to Majhdia (in Nadia district) passes through Sonamukhi.<ref>{{cite web| url = http://www.wbtrafficpolice.com/state-highways.php |title = List of State Highways in West Bengal | publisher= West Bengal Traffic Police | access-date = 23 August 2016}}</ref>


==Education==
==Education==
[[Sonamukhi College]] was established in 1966. Affiliated with [[Bankura University]], it offers honours courses in Bengali, Sanskrit, English, political science, history, philosophy, economics, geography, accountancy, physics, chemistry, mathematics, botany, zoology, computer science and general courses in arts, science and commerce.<ref>{{cite web| url = http://sonamukhicollegebankura.com/ |title = Sonamukhi College |publisher= SC | accessdate = 4 May 2020}}</ref><ref>{{cite web| url = https://www.collegeadmission.in/SonamukhiCollege/Sonamukhi_College.shtml|title = Sonamukhi College |publisher= College Admission| accessdate = 4 May 2020}}</ref>
[[Sonamukhi College]] was established in 1966. Affiliated with [[Bankura University]], it offers honours courses in Bengali, Sanskrit, English, political science, history, philosophy, economics, geography, accountancy, physics, chemistry, mathematics, botany, zoology, computer science and general courses in arts, science and commerce.<ref>{{cite web| url = http://sonamukhicollegebankura.com/ |title = Sonamukhi College |publisher= SC | access-date = 4 May 2020}}</ref><ref>{{cite web| url = https://www.collegeadmission.in/SonamukhiCollege/Sonamukhi_College.shtml|title = Sonamukhi College |publisher= College Admission| access-date = 4 May 2020}}</ref>

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Sonamukhi BJ High School is a Bengali-medium coeducational institution established in 1887. It has facilities for teaching from class V to class XII. The school has 13 computers, a library with 1,100 books and a playground.<ref>{{cite web| url = https://schools.org.in/bankura/19132500301/sonamukhi-b-j-h-s.html |title = Sonamukhi BJ HS |publisher= Schools.org.in | access-date = 4 May 2020}}</ref>


Sonamukhi BJ High School is a Bengali-medium coeducational institution established in 1887. It has facilities for teaching from class V to class XII. The school has 13 computers, a library with 1,100 books and a playground.This school is also famous for its students who currently run 12 YouTube Channels, including AlChampz, Ung Bung , Clash Mania , Mad Hero Hula Hula etc.<ref>{{cite web| url = https://schools.org.in/bankura/19132500301/sonamukhi-b-j-h-s.html |title = Sonamukhi BJ HS |publisher= Schools.org.in | accessdate = 4 May 2020}}</ref>
Sonamukhi Girls High School is a Bengali-medium girls only institution established in 1887. It has facilities for teaching from class V to class XII. The school has 13 computers, a library with 435 books and a playground.<ref>{{cite web| url = https://schools.org.in/bankura/19132500201/sonamukhi-girls-h-s.html |title = Sonamukhi Girls HS |publisher= Schools.org.in | access-date = 4 May 2020}}</ref>


Sonamukhi Girls High School is a Bengali-medium girls only institution established in 1887. It has facilities for teaching from class V to class XII. The school has 13 computers, a library with 435 books and a playground.<ref>{{cite web| url = https://schools.org.in/bankura/19132500201/sonamukhi-girls-h-s.html |title = Sonamukhi Girls HS |publisher= Schools.org.in | accessdate = 4 May 2020}}</ref>
Sonamukhi BC Boys High School is a Bengali-medium boys only institution established in 1962. It has facilities for teaching from class V to class XII. The school has a library with 2,359 books.<ref>{{cite web| url = https://schools.org.in/bankura/19132501401/sonamukhi-b-c-boys-h-s.html |title = Sonamukhi BC Boys HS |publisher= Schools.org.in | access-date = 4 May 2020}}</ref>


The famous Primary school here is the Kumarbrata Memorial KG School. Which has produced many students who won state and national awards.
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Sonamukhi BC Boys High School is a Bengali-medium boys only institution established in 1962. It has facilities for teaching from class V to class XII. The school has a library with 2,359 books.<ref>{{cite web| url = https://schools.org.in/bankura/19132501401/sonamukhi-b-c-boys-h-s.html |title = Sonamukhi BC Boys HS |publisher= Schools.org.in | accessdate = 4 May 2020}}</ref>


==Healthcare==
==Healthcare==
Sonamukhi Rural Hospital, with 30 beds at Sonamukhi, is the major government medical facility in the Sonamukhi CD block. There are [[Primary Health Centre (India)|primary health centres]] at Dhulai (Gopikantapur) (with 6 beds), Panchal (with 6 beds), Kundu Pushkarini (with 10 beds) and Sitaljhore (with 6 beds).<ref>{{cite web | url =https://www.wbhealth.gov.in/other_files/RH.pdf | title = Health & Family Welfare Department | work= Health Statistics – Rural Hospitals | publisher = Government of West Bengal|accessdate = 10 April 2020}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url = https://www.wbhealth.gov.in/other_files/PHC.pdf | title = Health & Family Welfare Department | work= Health Statistics – Primary Health Centres | publisher = Government of West Bengal |accessdate = 10 April 2020}}</ref>
Sonamukhi Rural Hospital, with 30 beds at Sonamukhi, is the major government medical facility in the Sonamukhi CD block. There are [[Primary Health Centre (India)|primary health centres]] at Dhulai (Gopikantapur) (with 6 beds), Panchal (with 6 beds), Kundu Pushkarini (with 10 beds) and Sitaljhore (with 6 beds).<ref>{{cite web | url =https://www.wbhealth.gov.in/other_files/RH.pdf | title = Health & Family Welfare Department | work= Health Statistics – Rural Hospitals | publisher = Government of West Bengal|access-date = 10 April 2020}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url = https://www.wbhealth.gov.in/other_files/PHC.pdf | title = Health & Family Welfare Department | work= Health Statistics – Primary Health Centres | publisher = Government of West Bengal |access-date = 10 April 2020}}</ref>


==References==
==References==
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[[Category:Cities and towns in Bankura district]]
[[Category:Cities and towns in Bankura district]]
[[Category:Cities in West Bengal]]

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For the plant called sonamukhi in Ayurvedic medicine, see senna (plant).

Sonamukhi
town
Sonamukhi railway station
Sonamukhi railway station
Sonamukhi is located in West Bengal
Sonamukhi
Sonamukhi
Location in West Bengal, India
Sonamukhi is located in India
Sonamukhi
Sonamukhi
Sonamukhi (India)
Coordinates: 23°18′N 87°25′E / 23.3°N 87.42°E / 23.3; 87.42
Country India
StateWest Bengal
DistrictBankura
Government
 • TypeMunicipality
 • BodySonamukhi Municipality
Area
[2]
 • Total11.65 km2 (4.50 sq mi)
Elevation
66 m (217 ft)
Population
 (2011)
 • Total29,085[1]
Languages
 • OfficialBengali, English
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN
722207
Telephone code91 3244
ISO 3166 codeIN-WB
Lok Sabha constituencyBishnupur
Vidhan Sabha constituencySonamukhi
Websitewww.wbdma.gov.in/HTM/DIS/MUNI_ULB_Sonamukhi.htm

Sonamukhi is a town and a municipality in the Bishnupur subdivision of the Bankura district in the Indian state of West Bengal. It is famous for its Silk Saari and also Kali and Karthik puja .

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Jayrambati
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Jayrambati (R)
Joypur
R
Joypur, Bankura (R)
Indas
R
Indas (R)
Chatra
R
Chatra, Bankura (R)
Bhara
R
Bhara (R)
Places in Bishnupur subdivision in Bankura district
M: Municipal town, CT: census town, R: rural/ urban centre, T: ancient/ temple centre
Owing to space constraints in the small map, the actual locations in a larger map may vary slightly

Location

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Sonamukhi is located at 23°18′N 87°25′E / 23.3°N 87.42°E / 23.3; 87.42.[3] It has an average elevation of 66 m (217 ft).


Sonamukhi Babupara Rashtola

Area overview

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The map alongside shows the Bishnupur subdivision of Bankura district. Physiographically, this area has fertile low lying alluvial plains.[4] It is a predominantly rural area with 90.06% of the population living in rural areas and only 8.94% living in the urban areas.[5] It was a part of the core area of Mallabhum.[6]

Note: The map alongside presents some of the notable locations in the subdivision. All places marked in the map are linked in the larger full screen map.

History

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Sonamukhi is a town of religious importance. There are many old temples throughout the town and a Mosque near Sonamukhi police station. Sonamukhi is the birthplace of Haranath and KusumKumari Devi. Sonamukhi also famous for temples made by terracotta art. one can find many temples showing a great form of terracotta, like Sridhar temple.[7] They are the reincarnation of Gouranga also known as Chaitanya Mahaprabhu. This place is considered equal importance among devotees as that of places like Vrindavan and Nabadwip respective birthplace of Krishna and Chaitanya Mahaprabhu.[citation needed] Its has numerous Kali and Karthik temples all over the town . This place is also famous for ancient Godashiv puja, which is located on Godashivtala (Satyapirtala). Besides the temple of Kusumharanath there other temples such as Manohar Das Thakur etc. Adjacent to the temple of Kusumharanath there is Ananta Kunda which water is sacred.



Demographics

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As of 2011 India census,[8] Sonamukhi had a population of 29,085. Males constitute 51% of the population and females 49%. Sonamukhi has an average literacy rate of 86.25%, higher than state average of 76.26%.: male literacy is 92.22%, and female literacy is 79.90%. In Sonamukhi, 8.21% of the population is under 6 years of age.

Civic administration

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Police station

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Sonamukhi police station has jurisdiction over Sonamukhi municipality and Sonamukhi CD block. The area covered is 380 km2 with a population of 142,305.[9][10]

CD block HQ

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The headquarters of Sonamukhi CD block are located at Sonamukhi.[11]

Transport

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In September 2005, South Eastern Railway began passenger services on the 41 km (25 mi) Bankura-Sonamukhi broad gauge section, being the first phase of the Bankura-Damodar River Railway project. BDR project reduced the distance from Bankura to Howrah via Masagram, providing alternate connectivity to Howrah through Eastern Railway via Howrah–Bardhaman chord.[12] Work up to Masagram including Sonamukhi railway station is completed and inaugurated on 16 April 2013.[13]

State Highway 8 running from Santaldih (in Purulia district) to Majhdia (in Nadia district) passes through Sonamukhi.[14]

Education

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Sonamukhi College was established in 1966. Affiliated with Bankura University, it offers honours courses in Bengali, Sanskrit, English, political science, history, philosophy, economics, geography, accountancy, physics, chemistry, mathematics, botany, zoology, computer science and general courses in arts, science and commerce.[15][16]

Sonamukhi BJ High School is a Bengali-medium coeducational institution established in 1887. It has facilities for teaching from class V to class XII. The school has 13 computers, a library with 1,100 books and a playground.[17]

Sonamukhi Girls High School is a Bengali-medium girls only institution established in 1887. It has facilities for teaching from class V to class XII. The school has 13 computers, a library with 435 books and a playground.[18]

Sonamukhi BC Boys High School is a Bengali-medium boys only institution established in 1962. It has facilities for teaching from class V to class XII. The school has a library with 2,359 books.[19]

The famous Primary school here is the Kumarbrata Memorial KG School. Which has produced many students who won state and national awards.

Healthcare

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Sonamukhi Rural Hospital, with 30 beds at Sonamukhi, is the major government medical facility in the Sonamukhi CD block. There are primary health centres at Dhulai (Gopikantapur) (with 6 beds), Panchal (with 6 beds), Kundu Pushkarini (with 10 beds) and Sitaljhore (with 6 beds).[20][21]

References

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  1. ^ "Sonamukhi Municipality City Population Census 2011-2021 | West Bengal".
  2. ^ "Sonamukhi City".
  3. ^ Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Sonamukhi
  4. ^ "District Census Handbook Bankura" (PDF). pages 13-17. Directorate of Census Operations West Bengal. Retrieved 23 April 2020.
  5. ^ "District Statistical Handbook 2014 Bankura". Table 2.4b. Department of Statistics and Programme Implementation, Government of West Bengal. Retrieved 23 April 2020.
  6. ^ O'Malley, L.S.S., ICS, Bankura, Bengal District Gazetteers, pp. 21–46, 1995 reprint, first published 1908, Government of West Bengal
  7. ^ "Haranath's History: Birth & Childhood test".
  8. ^ "Sonamukhi Municipality City Population Census 2011-2021 | West Bengal".
  9. ^ "District Statistical Handbook 2014 Bankura". Tables 2.1, 2.2. Department of Planning and Statistics, Government of West Bengal. Retrieved 15 May 2020.
  10. ^ "Sonamukhi PS". Bankura District Police. Retrieved 14 October 2016.
  11. ^ "District Census Handbook: Bankura" (PDF). Map of Bankura with CD block HQs and Police Stations (on the fifth page). Directorate of Census Operations, West Bengal, 2011. Retrieved 20 November 2016.
  12. ^ Hindu Business Line 21 September 2005
  13. ^ "South Eastern Railway". Archived from the original on 21 September 2013. Retrieved 3 August 2013.
  14. ^ "List of State Highways in West Bengal". West Bengal Traffic Police. Retrieved 23 August 2016.
  15. ^ "Sonamukhi College". SC. Retrieved 4 May 2020.
  16. ^ "Sonamukhi College". College Admission. Retrieved 4 May 2020.
  17. ^ "Sonamukhi BJ HS". Schools.org.in. Retrieved 4 May 2020.
  18. ^ "Sonamukhi Girls HS". Schools.org.in. Retrieved 4 May 2020.
  19. ^ "Sonamukhi BC Boys HS". Schools.org.in. Retrieved 4 May 2020.
  20. ^ "Health & Family Welfare Department" (PDF). Health Statistics – Rural Hospitals. Government of West Bengal. Retrieved 10 April 2020.
  21. ^ "Health & Family Welfare Department" (PDF). Health Statistics – Primary Health Centres. Government of West Bengal. Retrieved 10 April 2020.
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