Sonakhali, South 24 Parganas

Sonakhali is a village in Basanti CD Block in Canning subdivision of South 24 Parganas district in the Indian state of West Bengal. It's a very popular starting point for a trip to Sundarbans.GeographySonakhali is located at.Sonakhali, located near Basanti, is 100 km (03 hrs) drive from Kolkata. Sonakhali to Sajnakhali Wildlife Sanctuary (The Jungle Lodge) is 2½ hrs by boat.DemographicsAs per 2011 Census of India Sonakhali had a total population of 10,582, of which 5,243 (51%) were males and 5,159 (49%) were females. Population below 6 years was 1,654. The total number of literates in Sonakhali was 6,495 (72.75% of the population over 6 years).