Soneswar village, Kamalpur block | Pincode 781382

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Soneswar is a village in Kamalpur mandal, Kamrup district, Assam, with a population of 853 across 188 households and a literacy rate of 83.5%. The village is served by a railway station.

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LGD code: 302469
Pincode: 781382
Post office: Soneswar
Population: 853
Households: 188
Literacy rate: 83.5%
Sex ratio: 956 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 278
Distance to district centre: 12 km
Distance to mandal centre: 22 km
Distance to Dispur (Guwahati): 23 km
Distance to Kolkata: 535 km
Nearest railway station: Kendukona · 3 km
Nearest hospital / PHC: State Dispensary, Koniha · 5 km

Census 2011 · in context

How Soneswar compares

By population, Soneswar ranks #84 of 116 villages in Kamalpur mandal.

Literacy rate

83.5%

+3.2% vs mandal average

Soneswar: 83.5%
Kamalpur mandal: 80.3%
Kamrup district: 65.6%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

956

+46 vs mandal average

Soneswar: 956
Kamalpur mandal: 910

Household size

people per home

4.5

+0.1 vs mandal average

Soneswar: 4.5
Kamalpur mandal: 4.4

Source: Census of India 2011 (village PCA; mandal and district aggregates).

Soneswar at a glance

Soneswar is a village of 853 people in 188 households (Census 2011) in Kamalpur block, Kamrup district, Assam, the 84th-largest of 116 villages in Kamalpur block. Literacy is 84%, 3 points above the block average of 80% and the sex ratio is 956 women per 1,000 men. It lies 12 km from the Kamrup district centre, 3 km from Kendukona railway station (straight-line distances). The pincode is 781382, served by Soneswar post office; the LGD village code is 302469. The nearest hospital or health centre is State Dispensary, Koniha, 5 km away. The village votes in Sipajhar assembly constituency, represented by MLA Paramananda Rajbongshi. The population is estimated at 1,006 in 2026, up 18% since the 2011 Census.

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Nearby villages compared

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village	Population	Literacy	Distance
Soneswar · this village	853	84%	—
Bardekpar · Kamalpur	1,400	85%	1.5 km SE
Nartap · Sonapur	887	60%	2.3 km SW
Baruajani · Kamalpur	2,503	78%	3.3 km S
Kamalpur · Dhemaji	1,428	70%	3.2 km E
Kamalpur · Karimganj	1,423	58%	3.2 km E
Kamalpur · Barpeta	2,068	53%	3.2 km E

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Amenities · Census 2011 village directory · Soneswar

Treated tap water: Yes
Untreated tap water: Yes
Well water: Yes
Hand pump: Yes
Tube well / borewell: Yes
Electricity for homes: Yes
Electricity for farms: No
Power hours (summer): 15
Power hours (winter): 16
Primary school: 1
Middle school: 2
Secondary school: 1
Senior secondary: 1
Degree college: 1
Primary health centre: 0
Health sub-centre: 0
Community health centre: 0
Dispensary: 0
Veterinary hospital: 0
Post office: No
Sub post office: No
Commercial bank: Yes
Cooperative bank: No
ATM: No
Public bus service: Yes
Private bus service: Yes
Railway station: No
Pucca (paved) road: No
Anganwadi centre: Yes
ASHA worker: Yes
Fair-price shop: Yes
Mandi / regular market: Yes
Weekly haat: Yes
Nearest statutory town: Rangia (MB)
Distance to nearest town (km): 20
Distance to district HQ (km): 27
Distance to sub-district HQ (km): 3
All-weather road: Yes
Gram panchayat (2011): KAMALPUR
Total area (ha): 156.1
Irrigated area (ha): 0
Forest area (ha): 0

Source: Census of India 2011, Village Directory. Facilities may have changed since.

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Key facts — Soneswar

LGD code: 302469
Pincode: 781382
Post office: Soneswar
Population (Census 2011): 853
Population (projected 2026): 1,006
Households: 188
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 956
Literacy rate: 83.5%
Coordinates: 26.34000°N, 91.65000°E
Lok Sabha constituency: Mangaldoi
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Sipajhar
Member of Parliament: Dilip Saikia
Member of Legislative Assembly: Paramananda Rajbongshi
Block / Mandal: Kamalpur
Nearest railway station: Kendukona (3.2 km)

Demographics — Census 2011 + 2026 estimate + NFHS-5

Population, education, health & sanitation

India's last full census was 2011 · 2026 figures are RGI projections · NFHS-5 (2019-21) covers the Kamrup district level

Then & Now

Soneswar — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

853

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Population · 2026

1,006

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

188

Census 2011 baseline

+18.1%

Households · 2026

222

RGI / state CAGR projection

2011 = decadal Census of India. 2026 = forward-projection from state-level CAGR — working estimate, refines when the next Census publishes.

Census 2011

Canonical baseline · last full census · village-level

Population: 853Census 2011
Households: 188Census 2011
Literacy rate: 83.5%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 956 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 1,0062026 proj. · +17.9% vs 2011
Est. households: 2222026 projection
Active job cards: 1,63,788MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
HHs worked (FY): 62,993MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
State electorate: 2,44,62,128ECI Lok Sabha 2024 final roll

NFHS-5 (2019-21)

National Family Health Survey · district overlay

Sex ratio @ birth: 701NFHS-5 district
Female literacy: 79.6%NFHS-5 district
Electricity: 94.8%NFHS-5 district
Improved sanitation: 68.7%NFHS-5 district
Children vaccinated: —NFHS-5 district
Anaemia (women): 71.5%NFHS-5 district

Post-2011 updates

Central-government dashboards · sourced from data.gov.in · refreshed when the ministry publishes

Tap water at homedistrict level: 66.0%Jal Jeevan Mission · Dec 2023 · Kamrup district
Rural houses builtdistrict level: 20,10,799PMAY-G · 20,10,799 of 26,11,793 sanctioned · Mar 2025 · Kamrup district
Toilets builtdistrict level: 78,214Swachh Bharat Mission - Gramin · Dec 2023 · Kamrup district

Sources: Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner of India (Census 2011 + Population Projections 2011-2036) · International Institute for Population Sciences (NFHS-5) · Election Commission of India · data.gov.in (Jal Jeevan Mission, PMAY-G, SBM-G dashboards). Projections may differ from on-the-ground reality by ±20% for individual villages. An asterisk next to a sex-ratio value (—*) flags a Census 2011 figure outside the plausible range of 300–2000 ♀/1000♂; the underlying source row is suppressed pending review.

Boundary & surroundings

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Notable places in Soneswar

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Transport

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Kendukona
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Getting there

How to reach Soneswar

Mandal centre

Kamalpur · ≈ 22 km

≈ 46 min by car · 55 min by bike

Directions

District centre

Kamrup · ≈ 12 km

≈ 25 min by car · 29 min by bike

Directions

Distance to cities · straight line

Dispur (Guwahati)23 kmcapital
Kolkata535 km
Delhi1446 km
Hyderabad1682 km

Nearest by kind · anywhere in the region

Railway stationKendukona3 km
Bus stopSociety Chowk10 km
Hospital / PHCState Dispensary, Koniha5 km
ATM / bankSBI ATM6 km
Petrol pumpIndian Oil20 km
CollegeBorka Satgaon High School7 km
Police stationBurha Police Outpost19 km

Nearest to the village

Railway station: Kendukona3.2 km

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People often ask about Soneswar

What is the pincode of Soneswar?

The pincode of Soneswar, Kamalpur block, Kamrup district, Assam is 781382. The post office is Soneswar.

Which post office delivers to Soneswar?

Mail for Soneswar is delivered through Soneswar post office, pincode 781382, in Kamalpur block, Kamrup district. Use the full village name and the pincode on envelopes and courier forms.

In which district is Soneswar located?

Soneswar is a village in Kamalpur block of Kamrup district, Assam, India.

What is the population of Soneswar as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Soneswar village has a population of 853 across 188 households.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Soneswar in?

Soneswar falls under the Mangaldoi Lok Sabha constituency (PC #8) of Assam.

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Soneswar in?

Soneswar falls under the Sipajhar assembly constituency (AC #66) of Assam.

What is the literacy rate in Soneswar?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Soneswar village is 83.5%.

What is the sex ratio in Soneswar?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Soneswar village is 956 females per 1,000 males.

What is the nearest railway station to Soneswar?

The nearest railway station to Soneswar is Kendukona (~3.2 km).

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Soneswar?

12 schemes currently match residents of Soneswar, including Arundhati Gold Scheme, Orunodoi Scheme, Atal Pension Yojana (APY). Eligibility, benefits, and apply links are listed on the village page.

How far is Soneswar from Kamrup district centre?

Soneswar is approximately 12 km (straight-line) from the centre of Kamrup district. See "How to reach" on the village page for directions.

What is the LGD code of Soneswar?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Soneswar village is 302469.

How big is Soneswar compared to other villages in Kamalpur block?

Soneswar ranks 84 of 116 villages in Kamalpur block by Census 2011 population (853 residents).

How far is Soneswar from Dispur (Guwahati)?

Soneswar is about 23 km from Dispur (Guwahati) in a straight line (the state capital of Assam); by road expect roughly 30 km.

How far is Soneswar from Kolkata?

Soneswar is about 535 km from Kolkata in a straight line; by road expect roughly 695 km.

Which is the nearest railway station to Soneswar?

Kendukona is the nearest railway station to Soneswar, about 3 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 4 km.

Which is the nearest bus stop to Soneswar?

Society Chowk is the nearest bus stop to Soneswar, about 10 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 13 km.

Which is the nearest hospital or health centre to Soneswar?

State Dispensary, Koniha is the nearest hospital or health centre to Soneswar, about 5 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 7 km.

Which is the nearest ATM or bank to Soneswar?

SBI ATM is the nearest ATM or bank to Soneswar, about 6 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 8 km.

Which is the nearest petrol pump to Soneswar?

Indian Oil is the nearest petrol pump to Soneswar, about 20 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 26 km.

Who is the MLA of Soneswar?

Soneswar falls under Sipajhar assembly constituency (AC 66). The sitting MLA is Paramananda Rajbongshi (BJP).

Who is the MP for Soneswar?

Soneswar is in Mangaldoi Lok Sabha constituency. The sitting Member of Parliament is Dilip Saikia (BJP).

What is the population of Soneswar in 2026?

Soneswar is estimated at 1,006 people in 2026, up about 18% from 853 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

Which agro-climatic zone is Soneswar in?

Assam falls in the Eastern Himalayan zone (high rainfall; rice, tea, jute, horticulture) of the ICAR classification; Soneswar in Kamrup district shares that zone's cropping pattern and rainfall regime.

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Sources & freshness

Population, literacy, households: Census 2011 (PCA)
Village directory: Local Government Directory, record updated 2026-05-09
Mandi prices: Agmarknet via data.gov.in, 2026-09-09
Weather: OpenWeatherMap / Open-Meteo, live
Places nearby: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)