Indian Village Directory

Sonai Chak Village

Sonai Chak is an inhabited village in Dhuraiya Block of Banka district, Bihar. Its Census village code is 241056, the Census 2011 record lists 74 people in 15 households and the reported area is 22 hectares. The local references include Makaita-Babura Gram Panchayat, Dhuraiya CD Block and the nearest town reference is Banka at about 45 km.

In short:

Sonai Chak is a village in Dhuraiya Block, Banka district, Bihar, India. The available record shows Census village code 241056 and 74 people in 15 households.

Village Code241056
Population74
Households15
Area22 hectares
Nearest TownBanka

Detailed village profile

Sonai Chak at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 74 people, 22 hectares of reported area and Banka as the nearest town reference for Sonai Chak, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

State Bihar
District Banka
Block Dhuraiya
CD Block Dhuraiya
Gram Panchayat Makaita-Babura
  • Sonai Chak falls under Dhuraiya Block in Banka district, Bihar.
  • The Census village code is 241056.
  • The record lists 74 people living in 15 households.
  • The reported village area is 22 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Banka.
  • 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
Sonai Chak
Census Village Code
241056
State
Bihar
State Census Code
10
District
Banka
District Census Code
225
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Dhuraiya
Sub-district Census Code
01348
CD Block
Dhuraiya
Gram Panchayat
Makaita-Babura
Households
15
Population
74
Male Population
39
Female Population
35
Sex Ratio
897.44
Area
22 hectares
Area
0.22 sq km
Nearest Town
Banka
Nearest Town Distance
45 km
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 Density 336.36 people / sq km Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size 4.93 people Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share 0% Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share 0% Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share 100% Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Sonai Chak in the official administrative record. Census village code 241056, Makaita-Babura Gram Panchayat and Dhuraiya CD Block.

State Census Code
10
District Census Code
225
Sub-district Census Code
01348
Village Census Code
241056
CD Block Code
0336
Gram Panchayat Code
0001
CD Block Name
Dhuraiya
Gram Panchayat Name
Makaita-Babura

Location and Distance

Banka is the nearest town listed for Sonai Chak, about 45 km away. Banka is listed as the district headquarters at about 45 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Dhuraiya
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
23 km
District Headquarter
Banka
Distance from District Headquarter
45 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Banka
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
45 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Banka
Distance within State/UT
45 km
Nearest Town
Banka
Distance from Nearest Town
45 km
Total Geographical Area
22 hectares
Area
0.22 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 74 people in 15 households, with 39 male residents and 35 female residents. The average household size is 4.93, and SC share is 0% and ST share is 0% for Sonai Chak. Population density works out to about 336.36 people per sq km.

Total Households
15
Total Population
74
Male Population
39
Female Population
35
Sex Ratio
897.44
Average Household Size
4.93
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Sonai Chak list 1 government primary school and 1 private 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
Private Primary School
Available
Private Primary School Count
1

Health Facilities

Health rows list medical, welfare and veterinary facilities where the village record includes them.

Non Government Medical Facilities In And Out Patient Count
1
Non Government Medical Facilities Medicine Shop Count
1

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Sonai Chak include hand pump water and river or canal water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.

Tap Water Untreated
Available
Tap Water Untreated Functions All Year
Available
Uncovered Well
Available
Uncovered Well Functions All Year
Available
Hand Pump
Available
Hand Pump Functions in Summer
Available
River Canal
Available
River Canal Functions in Summer
Available
Open Drainage
Available
Open Pucca Drainage Uncovered
Available
Open Kutcha Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Water bodies
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
0.5 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Sonai Chak include mobile phone coverage. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.

Post Office
Available
Telephone Landlines
Available
Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Internet Cafes Common Service Centre CSC
Available
Cycle Rickshaw
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
Footpath
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Sonai Chak is reported as 2 hours per day in summer and 1 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
2 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
1 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use
Available
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
2 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
1 hours/day
Power Supply For Commercial Use
Available
Power Supply For Commercial Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
2 hours/day
Power Supply For Commercial Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
1 hours/day
Power Supply For All Users
Available
Power Supply For All Users Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
2 hours/day
Power Supply For All Users Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
1 hours/day

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Sonai Chak show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 18.9 hectares and irrigated land is 18.9 hectares (100% 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
2.6
Net Area Sown In Hectares
18.9
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
18.9
Canals Area In Hectares
18.9 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

Map and Location

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Verified map coordinates are not reported in the source data.

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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Sonai Chak

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
5–10 km
Commercial Bank
Not available in village
Cooperative Bank
Not available in village
Same-area Bank Service Records
4
Banks in Matched Records
2
Matched PINs
4

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 TypeRecordsShare
ATM 3 75%
CRM 1 25%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
BankRecordsShare
State Bank of India 2 50%
Uco Bank 2 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
BankTypePINDistrictLocal AreaCentreAddress
State Bank of India ATM 813102 Banka Dhuraiya Kurma Near Madhya Vidyalay Near Madhya Vidyalay, Kurmahat, Banka, Bihar, 813102
Uco Bank ATM 813207 Banka Dhuraiya Fulidumar Bihar at and Po-Fullidumar Ps-Fullidumar, Via-Khesar Dist-Banka, Banka, Bihar, 813207
State Bank of India CRM 813205 Banka Dhuraiya Barsar Batsar, Bhagalpur Tehsil Batsar, Bhagalpur Tehsil, Banka, Bihar, 813205
Uco Bank ATM 813224 Banka Dhuraiya Dhuraia Dhoraiya Uco Bank Dhoraiya, VILL-Dhoraiya, Via-Punsia, Distt- Banka, PIN- 813224 Tel-06420 273036 Vill+po-Dhoraiya Dist…

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 Sonai Chak village located?

Sonai Chak is in Dhuraiya Block of Banka district in Bihar, India.

Which district is Sonai Chak village in?

Sonai Chak village is in Banka district.

Which state is Sonai Chak village in?

Sonai Chak village is in Bihar.

Which block is Sonai Chak under?

Sonai Chak comes under Dhuraiya Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Sonai Chak?

The Census village code of Sonai Chak is 241056.

Which Gram Panchayat is Sonai Chak under?

Sonai Chak is listed under Makaita-Babura Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Dhuraiya.

What is the population of Sonai Chak village?

The village record lists 74 people and 15 households for Sonai Chak.

How many households are in Sonai Chak village?

The village record lists 15 households for Sonai Chak.

What is the male and female population of Sonai Chak?

The record lists 39 male residents and 35 female residents for Sonai Chak.

What is the sex ratio of Sonai Chak village?

The sex ratio of Sonai Chak is 897.44 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Sonai Chak village?

The reported geographical area of Sonai Chak is 22 hectares.

What is the population density of Sonai Chak village?

The approximate population density of Sonai Chak is 336.36 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Sonai Chak?

The nearest town listed for Sonai Chak is Banka, about 45 km away.

How far is Sonai Chak from the district headquarters?

Sonai Chak is about 45 km from Banka, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Sonai Chak from the sub-district headquarters?

Sonai Chak is about 23 km from Dhuraiya, the block headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Sonai Chak?

The village facility record lists 1 government primary school and 1 private primary school for Sonai Chak.

What crops or land-use details are reported for Sonai Chak?

For Sonai Chak, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 18.9 hectares and irrigated land is 18.9 hectares.

Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Sonai Chak?

The page shows 4 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Sonai Chak. 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.