Sonkuriha | |
Other Name: | Suvarnakundya |
Settlement Type: | village |
Pushpin Map: | India Assam#India |
Pushpin Label Position: | left |
Pushpin Map Caption: | Location in Assam, India |
Coordinates: | 26.39°N 91.45°W |
Subdivision Type: | Country |
Subdivision Name: | India |
Subdivision Type1: | State |
Subdivision Name1: | Assam |
Subdivision Type2: | Region |
Subdivision Name2: | Western Assam |
Subdivision Type3: | District |
Subdivision Name3: | Nalbari |
Governing Body: | Gram panchayat |
Unit Pref: | Metric |
Elevation M: | 42 |
Population Density Km2: | auto |
Demographics Type1: | Languages |
Demographics1 Title1: | Official |
Timezone1: | IST |
Utc Offset1: | +5:30 |
Area Code Type: | Telephone code |
Area Code: | 03624 |
Registration Plate: | AS-14-XXXX |
Sonkuriha, 'Suvarnakundya' in ancient times,[1] is a village in Nalbari district of Western Assam.
The modern name is derived from Sanskrit form 'Suvarnakundya', the ancient name of the area.
The arthashastra of Kautilya mentioned flourishing trade with Kamrup. He mentioned finest sik of his times was produced in Sonkuriha (Suvarnakundya).[2] [3] It also produced a special perfume named 'Tailaparnika', which also produced in at least six other places within Kamrup region. The Kamrup also produced Chandana and Aguru products at that time.
Like rest of Kamrup region, language used in Sonkuriha is Assamese language.
Domahi, Amati, Durga Puja, Kali Puja (Shyama Puja, Diwali), Holi, Janmastami, Shivratri etc. are major festivals of the village. Vedic culture is widespread in day-to-day life.
The village is well connected to