Indian Village Directory

Sohani Village

Sohani is an inhabited village in Rajaun Block of Banka district, Bihar. Its Census village code is 240913, the Census 2011 record lists 501 people in 99 households and the reported area is 57 hectares. The local references include Morama Bangaon Gram Panchayat, Rajaun CD Block and the nearest town reference is Banka at about 19 km.

In short:

Sohani is a village in Rajaun Block, Banka district, Bihar, India. The available record shows Census village code 240913 and 501 people in 99 households.

Village Code240913
Population501
Households99
Area57 hectares
Nearest TownBanka

Detailed village profile

Sohani at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 501 people, 57 hectares of reported area and Banka as the nearest town reference for Sohani, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

State Bihar
District Banka
Block Rajaun
CD Block Rajaun
Gram Panchayat Morama Bangaon
  • Sohani falls under Rajaun Block in Banka district, Bihar.
  • The Census village code is 240913.
  • The record lists 501 people living in 99 households.
  • The reported village area is 57 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
Sohani
Census Village Code
240913
State
Bihar
State Census Code
10
District
Banka
District Census Code
225
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Rajaun
Sub-district Census Code
01347
CD Block
Rajaun
Gram Panchayat
Morama Bangaon
Households
99
Population
501
Male Population
279
Female Population
222
Sex Ratio
795.7
Area
57 hectares
Area
0.57 sq km
Nearest Town
Banka
Nearest Town Distance
19 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
813107
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 878.95 people / sq km Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size 5.06 people Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share 24.95% Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share 0.2% Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share 69.2% Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Sohani in the official administrative record. Census village code 240913, Morama Bangaon Gram Panchayat and Rajaun CD Block.

State Census Code
10
District Census Code
225
Sub-district Census Code
01347
Village Census Code
240913
CD Block Code
0335
Gram Panchayat Code
0015
CD Block Name
Rajaun
Gram Panchayat Name
Morama Bangaon

Location and Distance

Banka is the nearest town listed for Sohani, about 19 km away. Banka is listed as the district headquarters at about 19 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Rajaun
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
12 km
District Headquarter
Banka
Distance from District Headquarter
19 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Banka
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
19 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Banka
Distance within State/UT
19 km
Nearest Town
Banka
Distance from Nearest Town
19 km
Total Geographical Area
57 hectares
Area
0.57 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 501 people in 99 households, with 279 male residents and 222 female residents. The average household size is 5.06, and SC share is 24.95% and ST share is 0.2% for Sohani. Population density works out to about 878.95 people per sq km.

Total Households
99
Total Population
501
Male Population
279
Female Population
222
Sex Ratio
795.7
Average Household Size
5.06
SC Population
125
SC Male Population
68
SC Female Population
57
SC Population Share
24.95
ST Population
1
ST Male Population
1
ST Population Share
0.2
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Sohani 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 Sohani 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 Pucca Drainage Covered With Tiles Slabs
Available
Open Pucca Drainage Uncovered
Available
Open Kutcha Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
3 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity rows cover roads, transport, communication and access-related facilities for Sohani.

Private Bus Service
Available
Tractors
Available
Cycle Rickshaw
Available
Cycle Pulled Rickshaws Machine Driven
Available
Animal Cart
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Sohani include Anganwadi centre and ASHA services. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.

Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Sohani show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 33.4 hectares and irrigated land is 23.11 hectares (69.2% 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
3.2
Barren Un Cultivable Land Area In Hectares
3.1 hectares
Fallows Land Other Than Current Fallows Area In Hectares
17.3 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
33.4
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
10.29 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
23.11
Canals Area In Hectares
20.11 hectares

Other Available Details

These extra fields are shown because they may still be useful for understanding the village record.

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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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Sohani

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
Not available in village
Cooperative Bank
Not available in village
Same-area Bank Service Records
7
Banks in Matched Records
3
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 summary for matched banking access records
Device TypeRecordsShare
ATM 7 100%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
BankRecordsShare
State Bank of India 5 71%
Indian Bank 1 14%
Uco Bank 1 14%

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
Indian Bank ATM 813107 Banka Rajaun Rajaun Bhagalpur VILL and Po Rajaun, Banka, Bihar, 813107
State Bank of India ATM 813107 Banka Rajaun Rajaun Rajoun Chowk Behind Ashish Vastralay, Banka, Bihar, 813107
Uco Bank ATM 813107 Banka Rajaun Katiawan Bihar Modihat (Po), Rajoun, Banka (Dt), Banka, Bihar, 813107
State Bank of India ATM 813107 Banka Rajaun Dhauni Dhauni Bazar Opposite Dhauni Hotel, Banka, Bihar, 813107

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 Sohani village located?

Sohani is in Rajaun Block of Banka district in Bihar, India.

Which district is Sohani village in?

Sohani village is in Banka district.

Which state is Sohani village in?

Sohani village is in Bihar.

Which block is Sohani under?

Sohani comes under Rajaun Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Sohani?

The Census village code of Sohani is 240913.

Which Gram Panchayat is Sohani under?

Sohani is listed under Morama Bangaon Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Rajaun.

What is the population of Sohani village?

The village record lists 501 people and 99 households for Sohani.

How many households are in Sohani village?

The village record lists 99 households for Sohani.

What is the male and female population of Sohani?

The record lists 279 male residents and 222 female residents for Sohani.

What is the sex ratio of Sohani village?

The sex ratio of Sohani is 795.7 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Sohani village?

The reported geographical area of Sohani is 57 hectares.

What is the population density of Sohani village?

The approximate population density of Sohani is 878.95 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Sohani?

The nearest town listed for Sohani is Banka, about 19 km away.

How far is Sohani from the district headquarters?

Sohani is about 19 km from Banka, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Sohani from the sub-district headquarters?

Sohani is about 12 km from Rajaun, the block headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Sohani?

The village facility record lists 1 government primary school for Sohani.

What crops or land-use details are reported for Sohani?

For Sohani, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 33.4 hectares and irrigated land is 23.11 hectares.

Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Sohani?

The page shows 7 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Sohani. These records include 3 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.