Most of the Sonadanga inhabitants are local who are living here for generations.
That is the busiest bus terminal in Khulna division where they operate a large number of buses that travel between various districts in Bangladesh.
There is a Christian missionary in Shonadanga that is famous for various charitable activities specially for almost free medical treatment offered by foreign doctors.
There is a modern supermarket named "Safe & Save" just opposite to "New market.
City Inn, is the only three star hotel located in Sonadanga.