Sohandar is an inhabited village in Palasi Block of Araria district, Bihar. Its Census village code is 222059, the Census 2011 record lists 1,605 people in 331 households and the reported area is 172 hectares. The local references include Sohandar Gram Panchayat, Palasi CD Block and the nearest town reference is Araria at about 30 km.
In short:
Sohandar is a village in Palasi Block, Araria district, Bihar, India. The available record shows Census village code 222059 and 1,605 people in 331 households.
Village Code222059
Population1,605
Households331
Area172 hectares
Nearest TownAraria
Detailed village profile
Sohandar at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 1,605 people, 172 hectares of reported area and Araria as the nearest town reference for Sohandar, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
Sohandar falls under Palasi Block in Araria district, Bihar.
The Census village code is 222059.
The record lists 1,605 people living in 331 households.
The reported village area is 172 hectares.
The nearest town named in the record is Araria.
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
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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 Village Facts
Village
Sohandar
Census Village Code
222059
State
Bihar
State Census Code
10
District
Araria
District Census Code
209
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Palasi
Sub-district Census Code
01119
CD Block
Palasi
Gram Panchayat
Sohandar
Households
331
Population
1,605
Male Population
844
Female Population
761
Sex Ratio
901.66
Area
172 hectares
Area
1.72 sq km
Nearest Town
Araria
Nearest Town Distance
30 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
854329
Reference Year
2009
Key Calculated Values
These values are calculated from the same village record to make comparison easier. They are not separate official figures.
Population Density933.14 people / sq km
Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size4.85 people
Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share10.72%
Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share0%
Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share51.3%
Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.
Census Codes and Administrative Details
These Census 2011 identifiers place Sohandar in the official administrative record. Census village code 222059, Sohandar Gram Panchayat and Palasi CD Block.
State Census Code
10
District Census Code
209
Sub-district Census Code
01119
Village Census Code
222059
CD Block Code
0107
Gram Panchayat Code
0013
CD Block Name
Palasi
Gram Panchayat Name
Sohandar
Location and Distance
Araria is the nearest town listed for Sohandar, about 30 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
Palasi
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
17 km
District Headquarter
Araria
Distance from District Headquarter
30 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Araria
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
30 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Araria
Distance within State/UT
30 km
Nearest Town
Araria
Distance from Nearest Town
30 km
Total Geographical Area
172 hectares
Area
1.72 sq km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 1,605 people in 331 households, with 844 male residents and 761 female residents. The average household size is 4.85, and SC share is 10.72% and ST share is 0% for Sohandar. Population density works out to about 933.14 people per sq km.
Total Households
331
Total Population
1,605
Male Population
844
Female Population
761
Sex Ratio
901.66
Average Household Size
4.85
SC Population
172
SC Male Population
86
SC Female Population
86
SC Population Share
10.72
Village Status
Inhabited
Education Facilities
Education entries for Sohandar list 2 government primary schools, 1 government middle school and 1 government senior secondary 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
Government Senior Secondary School
Available
Government Senior Secondary School Count
1
Health Facilities
Health records mark ASHA worker as available for Sohandar. 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
1
Primary Health Sub Centre Para Medical Staff In Position Count
1
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 Sohandar include hand pump water, river or canal 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
Tube Wells Borehole
Available
Tube Wells Borehole Functions All Year
Available
River Canal
Available
River Canal 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
Community Toilet Complex Including Bath For General Public
Available
No Organized Street Garbage System
Available
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
73.6 hectares
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
Connectivity records for Sohandar include mobile phone coverage, black-topped road access and all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.
Post Office
Available
Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Auto / Modified Auto Service
Available
Taxi
Available
Vans
Available
Tractors
Available
Cycle Rickshaw
Available
Cycle Pulled Rickshaws Machine Driven
Available
Animal Cart
Available
National Highway
Available
State Highway
Available
Major District Road
Available
Other District Road
Available
Black-Topped Pucca Road
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
All Weather Road
Available
Footpath
Available
Financial, Market and Public Services
Public-service entries for Sohandar include commercial bank, Anganwadi centre, ASHA services and PDS shop. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.
Commercial Bank
Available
Agricultural Credit Societies
Available
Public Distribution System PDS Shop
Available
Weekly Haat
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Land Use and Local Economy
Land-use records for Sohandar show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 143.6 hectares and irrigated land is 73.6 hectares (51.3% 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
16.6
Barren Un Cultivable Land Area In Hectares
11.8 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
143.6
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
70 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
73.6
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
Water Bounded Macadam
Available
Nutritional Centres Others
Available
Noindex
False
Map and Location
Verified latitude and longitude are not available in the source data. Use the map search links for general location reference only.
Verified map coordinates are not reported in the source data.
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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.
Village ATM Status
Not available in village
Nearest ATM Facility
More than 10 km
Commercial Bank
Available in village
Cooperative Bank
Not available in village
Same-area Bank Service Records
2
Banks in Matched Records
2
Matched PINs
2
Match basis: ATM/CDM/CRM records found in the same local admin area
ATM/CDM/CRM Type Summary
Device type summary for matched banking access records
Device Type
Records
Share
ATM
2
100%
Top Banks in Matched Records
Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
Bank
Records
Share
Central Bank of India
1
50%
State Bank of India
1
50%
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.
Selected bank ATM, CDM and CRM service records
Bank
Type
PIN
District
Local Area
Centre
Address
Central Bank of India
ATM
854332
Araria
Palasi
Gopalnagar
Palasi at and Post Palasi, Arania Tehsil, Araria, Bihar, 854332
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
Where is Sohandar village located?
Sohandar is in Palasi Block of Araria district in Bihar, India.
Which district is Sohandar village in?
Sohandar village is in Araria district.
Which state is Sohandar village in?
Sohandar village is in Bihar.
Which block is Sohandar under?
Sohandar comes under Palasi Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.
What is the Census village code of Sohandar?
The Census village code of Sohandar is 222059.
Which Gram Panchayat is Sohandar under?
Sohandar is listed under Sohandar Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Palasi.
What is the population of Sohandar village?
The village record lists 1,605 people and 331 households for Sohandar.
How many households are in Sohandar village?
The village record lists 331 households for Sohandar.
What is the male and female population of Sohandar?
The record lists 844 male residents and 761 female residents for Sohandar.
What is the sex ratio of Sohandar village?
The sex ratio of Sohandar is 901.66 females per 1000 males in the available record.
What is the area of Sohandar village?
The reported geographical area of Sohandar is 172 hectares.
What is the population density of Sohandar village?
The approximate population density of Sohandar is 933.14 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.
What is the nearest town to Sohandar?
The nearest town listed for Sohandar is Araria, about 30 km away.
How far is Sohandar from the district headquarters?
Sohandar is about 30 km from Araria, the district headquarters listed in the available records.
How far is Sohandar from the sub-district headquarters?
Sohandar is about 17 km from Palasi, the block headquarters listed in the available records.
What education facilities are listed for Sohandar?
The village facility record lists 2 government primary schools, 1 government middle school and 1 government senior secondary school for Sohandar.
What crops or land-use details are reported for Sohandar?
For Sohandar, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 143.6 hectares and irrigated land is 73.6 hectares.
Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Sohandar?
The page shows 2 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Sohandar. These records include 2 banks. Verify current service status with the bank before visiting.
Source note: Vill prepares village pages mainly from Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records published under the Registrar General of India, Government of India. Postal context is for address reference, and banking context uses available Reserve Bank of India (RBI) access records where shown. Some values may be blank, old or not listed. Please verify important details with official records before using them for legal, land, revenue, postal, financial or administrative work. Page last reviewed: 30 May 2026.