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Songhata Population - Nadia, West Bengal

Songhata is a large village located in Krishnaganj Block of Nadia district, West Bengal with total 1125 families residing. The Songhata village has population of 4498 of which 2271 are males while 2227 are females as per Population Census 2011.

In Songhata village population of children with age 0-6 is 416 which makes up 9.25 % of total population of village. Average Sex Ratio of Songhata village is 981 which is higher than West Bengal state average of 950. Child Sex Ratio for the Songhata as per census is 1090, higher than West Bengal average of 956.

Songhata village has higher literacy rate compared to West Bengal. In 2011, literacy rate of Songhata village was 78.10 % compared to 76.26 % of West Bengal. In Songhata Male literacy stands at 81.66 % while female literacy rate was 74.43 %.

As per constitution of India and Panchyati Raaj Act, Songhata village is administrated by Sarpanch (Head of Village) who is elected representative of village. Our website, don't have information about schools and hospital in Songhata village.

Songhata Data

Particulars Total Male Female
Total No. of Houses 1,125 - -
Population 4,498 2,271 2,227
Child (0-6) 416 199 217
Schedule Caste 1,920 948 972
Schedule Tribe 69 35 34
Literacy 78.10 % 81.66 % 74.43 %
Total Workers 1,504 1,338 166
Main Worker 1,378 - -
Marginal Worker 126 61 65

Caste Factor

In Songhata village, most of the villagers are from Schedule Caste (SC). Schedule Caste (SC) constitutes 42.69 % while Schedule Tribe (ST) were 1.53 % of total population in Songhata village.

Work Profile

In Songhata village out of total population, 1504 were engaged in work activities. 91.62 % of workers describe their work as Main Work (Employment or Earning more than 6 Months) while 8.38 % were involved in Marginal activity providing livelihood for less than 6 months. Of 1504 workers engaged in Main Work, 137 were cultivators (owner or co-owner) while 349 were Agricultural labourer.