Where is Sonakandar village located?
Sonakandar is in Palasi Block of Araria district in Bihar, India.
Indian Village Directory
Sonakandar Village
Sonakandar is an inhabited village in Palasi Block of Araria district, Bihar. Its Census village code is 222051, the Census 2011 record lists 645 people in 145 households and the reported area is 86 hectares. The local references include Nakta Khurd Gram Panchayat, Palasi CD Block and the nearest town reference is Araria at about 35 km.
Village Code222051
Population645
Households145
Area86 hectares
Nearest TownAraria
Key Village Facts
- Village
- Sonakandar
- Census Village Code
- 222051
- 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
- Nakta Khurd
- Households
- 145
- Population
- 645
- Male Population
- 318
- Female Population
- 327
- Sex Ratio
- 1,028.3
- Area
- 86 hectares
- Area
- 0.86 sq km
- Nearest Town
- Araria
- Nearest Town Distance
- 35 km
- Reference Year
- 2009
Detailed village profile
Sonakandar at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 645 people, 86 hectares of reported area and Araria as the nearest town reference for Sonakandar, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
- Sonakandar falls under Palasi Block in Araria district, Bihar.
- The Census village code is 222051.
- The record lists 645 people living in 145 households.
- The reported village area is 86 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 Calculated Values
These values are calculated from the same village record to make comparison easier. They are not separate official figures.
Population Density750 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size4.45 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share20%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share9.15%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share52.3%Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.
Census Codes and Administrative Details
These Census 2011 identifiers place Sonakandar in the official administrative record. Census village code 222051, Nakta Khurd Gram Panchayat and Palasi CD Block.
- State Census Code
- 10
- District Census Code
- 209
- Sub-district Census Code
- 01119
- Village Census Code
- 222051
- CD Block Code
- 0107
- Gram Panchayat Code
- 0009
- CD Block Name
- Palasi
- Gram Panchayat Name
- Nakta Khurd
Location and Distance
Araria is the nearest town listed for Sonakandar, about 35 km away. Araria is listed as the district headquarters at about 35 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.
- Sub-district Headquarter
- Palasi
- Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
- 15 km
- District Headquarter
- Araria
- Distance from District Headquarter
- 35 km
- Nearest Statutory Town
- Araria
- Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
- 35 km
- Nearest Town within State/UT
- Araria
- Distance within State/UT
- 35 km
- Nearest Town
- Araria
- Distance from Nearest Town
- 35 km
- Total Geographical Area
- 86 hectares
- Area
- 0.86 sq km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 645 people in 145 households, with 318 male residents and 327 female residents. The average household size is 4.45, and SC share is 20% and ST share is 9.15% for Sonakandar. Population density works out to about 750 people per sq km.
- Total Households
- 145
- Total Population
- 645
- Male Population
- 318
- Female Population
- 327
- Sex Ratio
- 1,028.3
- Average Household Size
- 4.45
- SC Population
- 129
- SC Male Population
- 62
- SC Female Population
- 67
- SC Population Share
- 20
- ST Population
- 59
- ST Male Population
- 32
- ST Female Population
- 27
- ST Population Share
- 9.15
- Village Status
- Inhabited
Education Facilities
Education entries for Sonakandar list 1 government primary 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
- 1
Drinking Water and Sanitation
Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Sonakandar include hand pump water and river or canal water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.
- Uncovered Well
- Available
- Uncovered Well Functions All Year
- Available
- Hand Pump
- Available
- Hand Pump Functions All Year
- Available
- River Canal
- Available
- River Canal Functions All Year
- Available
- Open Drainage
- Available
- Open Kutcha Drainage
- Available
- Drain Water Discharge Destination
- Sewer plant
- No Organized Street Garbage System
- Available
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
Connectivity records for Sonakandar include mobile phone coverage, black-topped road access and all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.
- Mobile Phone Coverage
- Available
- Tractors
- Available
- Animal Cart
- 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 Sonakandar include Anganwadi centre. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.
- Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
- Available
Land Use and Local Economy
Land-use records for Sonakandar show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 79.9 hectares and irrigated land is 41.8 hectares (52.3% 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
- 2.8
- Barren Un Cultivable Land Area In Hectares
- 3.3 hectares
- Net Area Sown In Hectares
- 79.9
- Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
- 38.1 hectares
- Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
- 41.8
- Other Source Specify Area In Hectares
- 41.8 hectares
Other Available Details
These extra fields are shown because they may still be useful for understanding the village record.
- Nutritional Centres Others
- Available
- Noindex
- False
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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Sonakandar
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
- 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 | Records | Share |
|---|---|---|
| ATM | 2 | 100% |
Top Banks in Matched 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.
| 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 |
| State Bank of India | ATM | 854333 | Araria | Palasi | Urlaha | Urlaha, Teh.araria Urlaha, Teh.araria, Araria, Bihar, 854333 |
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 Sonakandar village in?
Sonakandar village is in Araria district.
Which state is Sonakandar village in?
Sonakandar village is in Bihar.
Which block is Sonakandar under?
Sonakandar comes under Palasi Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.
What is the Census village code of Sonakandar?
The Census village code of Sonakandar is 222051.
Which Gram Panchayat is Sonakandar under?
Sonakandar is listed under Nakta Khurd Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Palasi.
What is the population of Sonakandar village?
The village record lists 645 people and 145 households for Sonakandar.
How many households are in Sonakandar village?
The village record lists 145 households for Sonakandar.
What is the male and female population of Sonakandar?
The record lists 318 male residents and 327 female residents for Sonakandar.
What is the sex ratio of Sonakandar village?
The sex ratio of Sonakandar is 1,028.3 females per 1000 males in the available record.
What is the area of Sonakandar village?
The reported geographical area of Sonakandar is 86 hectares.
What is the population density of Sonakandar village?
The approximate population density of Sonakandar is 750 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.
What is the nearest town to Sonakandar?
The nearest town listed for Sonakandar is Araria, about 35 km away.
How far is Sonakandar from the district headquarters?
Sonakandar is about 35 km from Araria, the district headquarters listed in the available records.
How far is Sonakandar from the sub-district headquarters?
Sonakandar is about 15 km from Palasi, the block headquarters listed in the available records.
What education facilities are listed for Sonakandar?
The village facility record lists 1 government primary school for Sonakandar.
What crops or land-use details are reported for Sonakandar?
For Sonakandar, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 79.9 hectares and irrigated land is 41.8 hectares.
Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Sonakandar?
The page shows 2 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Sonakandar. These records include 2 banks. Verify current service status with the bank before visiting.