Where is Sonapur village located?
Sonapur is in Kursakatta Block of Araria district in Bihar, India.
Indian Village Directory
Sonapur Village
Sonapur is an inhabited village in Kursakatta Block of Araria district, Bihar. Its Census village code is 221892, the Census 2011 record lists 2,189 people in 373 households and the reported area is 168 hectares. The local references include Kamaldaha Gram Panchayat, Kursakatta CD Block and the nearest town reference is Forbesganj at about 20 km.
Village Code221892
Population2,189
Households373
Area168 hectares
Nearest TownForbesganj
Key Village Facts
- Village
- Sonapur
- Census Village Code
- 221892
- State
- Bihar
- State Census Code
- 10
- District
- Araria
- District Census Code
- 209
- Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
- Kursakatta
- Sub-district Census Code
- 01117
- CD Block
- Kursakatta
- Gram Panchayat
- Kamaldaha
- Households
- 373
- Population
- 2,189
- Male Population
- 1,184
- Female Population
- 1,005
- Sex Ratio
- 848.82
- Area
- 168 hectares
- Area
- 1.68 sq km
- Nearest Town
- Forbesganj
- Nearest Town Distance
- 20 km
- PIN Code Reported in Source Data
- 854331
- Reference Year
- 2009
Detailed village profile
Sonapur at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 2,189 people, 168 hectares of reported area and Forbesganj as the nearest town reference for Sonapur, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
- Sonapur falls under Kursakatta Block in Araria district, Bihar.
- The Census village code is 221892.
- The record lists 2,189 people living in 373 households.
- The reported village area is 168 hectares.
- The nearest town named in the record is Forbesganj.
- This profile includes Census Codes and Administrative Details, Location and Distance, Population and Social Groups, Education Facilities, and other reported village details.
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Data Sources and Verification
This page is a local reference profile. Use it for village search, Census code lookup and broad facility context. Verify important legal, land, postal, banking, emergency or administrative details with the official source.
- Census and Amenities
- Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records
- DCHB Publisher
- Registrar General of India, Government of India
- Banking Context
- Bank ATM, CDM and CRM records use RBI-sourced banking access data
Key Calculated Values
These values are calculated from the same village record to make comparison easier. They are not separate official figures.
Population Density1,302.98 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size5.87 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share0%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share0%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share78.5%Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.
Census Codes and Administrative Details
These Census 2011 identifiers place Sonapur in the official administrative record. Census village code 221892, Kamaldaha Gram Panchayat and Kursakatta CD Block.
- State Census Code
- 10
- District Census Code
- 209
- Sub-district Census Code
- 01117
- Village Census Code
- 221892
- CD Block Code
- 0105
- Gram Panchayat Code
- 0010
- CD Block Name
- Kursakatta
- Gram Panchayat Name
- Kamaldaha
Location and Distance
Forbesganj is the nearest town listed for Sonapur, about 20 km away. Araria is listed as the district headquarters at about 30 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.
- Sub-district Headquarter
- Kursakatta
- Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
- 5 km
- District Headquarter
- Araria
- Distance from District Headquarter
- 30 km
- Nearest Statutory Town
- Forbesganj
- Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
- 20 km
- Nearest Town within State/UT
- Forbesganj
- Distance within State/UT
- 20 km
- Nearest Town
- Forbesganj
- Distance from Nearest Town
- 20 km
- Total Geographical Area
- 168 hectares
- Area
- 1.68 sq km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 2,189 people in 373 households, with 1,184 male residents and 1,005 female residents. The average household size is 5.87, and SC share is 0% and ST share is 0% for Sonapur. Population density works out to about 1,302.98 people per sq km.
- Total Households
- 373
- Total Population
- 2,189
- Male Population
- 1,184
- Female Population
- 1,005
- Sex Ratio
- 848.82
- Average Household Size
- 5.87
- Village Status
- Inhabited
Education Facilities
Education entries for Sonapur list 2 government primary schools and 1 government middle school. Counts come from the village facility record and may need local verification for current school status.
- Government Primary School
- Available
- Government Primary School Count
- 2
- Government Middle School
- Available
- Government Middle School Count
- 1
Health Facilities
Health records mark ASHA worker as available for Sonapur. Verify current services locally before medical use.
- Primary Health Sub Centre Doctors Total Strength Count
- 1
- Primary Health Sub Centre Doctors In Position Count
- 1
- Primary Health Sub Centre Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
- 2
- Primary Health Sub Centre Para Medical Staff In Position Count
- 2
- Maternity And Child Welfare Centre Count
- 1
- Maternity And Child Welfare Centre Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
- 1
- Maternity And Child Welfare Centre Para Medical Staff In Position Count
- 1
- Family Welfare Centre Count
- 1
- Family Welfare Centre Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
- 1
- Family Welfare Centre Para Medical Staff In Position Count
- 1
Drinking Water and Sanitation
Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Sonapur include hand pump water and tank, pond or lake water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.
- Hand Pump
- Available
- Hand Pump Functions All Year
- Available
- Tank Pond Lake
- Available
- Tank Pond Lake Functions All Year
- Available
- Open Drainage
- Available
- Open Kutcha Drainage
- Available
- Drain Water Discharge Destination
- Sewer plant
- No Organized Street Garbage System
- Available
- Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
- 42.4 hectares
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
Connectivity records for Sonapur include black-topped road access and all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.
- Telephone Landlines
- Available
- Public Bus Service
- Available
- Private Bus Service
- Available
- Auto / Modified Auto Service
- Available
- Taxi
- Available
- Vans
- Available
- Animal Cart
- Available
- Other District Road
- Available
- Black-Topped Pucca Road
- Available
- All Weather Road
- Available
- Footpath
- Available
Financial, Market and Public Services
Public-service entries for Sonapur include Anganwadi centre, ASHA services and assembly polling station. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.
- Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
- Available
- ASHA
- Available
- Assembly Polling Station
- Available
Power Supply
Domestic power supply for Sonapur is reported as 5 hours per day in summer and 5 hours per day in winter. Treat this as historical Census/District Census Handbook data.
- Power Supply For Domestic Use
- Available
- Power Supply For Domestic Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
- 5 hours/day
- Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
- 5 hours/day
Land Use and Local Economy
Land-use records for Sonapur show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 118.4 hectares and irrigated land is 92.9 hectares (78.5% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.
- Agricultural Commodities First
- Paddy
- Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
- 12.6
- Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares
- 37 hectares
- Net Area Sown In Hectares
- 118.4
- Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
- 25.5 hectares
- Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
- 92.9
- Other Source Specify Area In Hectares
- 50.5 hectares
Other Available Details
These extra fields are shown because they may still be useful for understanding the village record.
- Primary Health Sub Centre Count
- 1
- Nutritional Centres Others
- Available
- Noindex
- False
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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Sonapur
The village source does not confirm an ATM inside this village. The bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine (CDM) and Cash Recycler Machine (CRM) records below are shown as nearby or same-area banking service context only.
Only the village source ATM status is used to say whether an ATM is reported inside the village.
Please verify with the bank before visiting any ATM, CDM or CRM location, including the current address, service status and timings.
- Village ATM Status
- Not available in village
- Nearest ATM Facility
- More than 10 km
- Commercial Bank
- Not available in village
- Cooperative Bank
- Not available in village
- Same-area Bank Service Records
- 1
- Banks in Matched Records
- 1
- Matched PINs
- 1
Match basis: ATM/CDM/CRM records found in the same PIN, district and local admin area
ATM/CDM/CRM Type Summary
| Device Type | Records | Share |
|---|---|---|
| ATM | 1 | 100% |
Top Banks in Matched Records
| Bank | Records | Share |
|---|---|---|
| State Bank of India | 1 | 100% |
Selected Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Service Records
These selected bank service records are sourced from Reserve Bank of India (RBI) data. The services belong to the listed banks. Confirm the current address, service status and timings with the bank before visiting.
| Bank | Type | PIN | District | Local Area | Centre | Address |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| State Bank of India | ATM | 854331 | Araria | Kursakatta | Kursakatta | Kursakanta Sbi Kursakanta Branch Kursakanta, Araria, Bihar, 854331 |
Full forms: ATM means Automated Teller Machine, CDM means Cash Deposit Machine, and CRM means Cash Recycler Machine.
ATM, CDM and CRM details are based on external banking access records and should be verified with the bank before visiting. PIN code or district matches do not prove that a facility is inside the village.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which district is Sonapur village in?
Sonapur village is in Araria district.
Which state is Sonapur village in?
Sonapur village is in Bihar.
Which block is Sonapur under?
Sonapur comes under Kursakatta Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.
What is the Census village code of Sonapur?
The Census village code of Sonapur is 221892.
Which Gram Panchayat is Sonapur under?
Sonapur is listed under Kamaldaha Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Kursakatta.
What is the population of Sonapur village?
The village record lists 2,189 people and 373 households for Sonapur.
How many households are in Sonapur village?
The village record lists 373 households for Sonapur.
What is the male and female population of Sonapur?
The record lists 1,184 male residents and 1,005 female residents for Sonapur.
What is the sex ratio of Sonapur village?
The sex ratio of Sonapur is 848.82 females per 1000 males in the available record.
What is the area of Sonapur village?
The reported geographical area of Sonapur is 168 hectares.
What is the population density of Sonapur village?
The approximate population density of Sonapur is 1,302.98 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.
What is the nearest town to Sonapur?
The nearest town listed for Sonapur is Forbesganj, about 20 km away.
How far is Sonapur from the district headquarters?
Sonapur is about 30 km from Araria, the district headquarters listed in the available records.
How far is Sonapur from the sub-district headquarters?
Sonapur is about 5 km from Kursakatta, the block headquarters listed in the available records.
What education facilities are listed for Sonapur?
The village facility record lists 2 government primary schools and 1 government middle school for Sonapur.
What crops or land-use details are reported for Sonapur?
For Sonapur, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 118.4 hectares and irrigated land is 92.9 hectares.
Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Sonapur?
The page shows 1 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Sonapur. These records include 1 banks. Verify current service status with the bank before visiting.