Indian Village Directory

Sondiha Village

Sondiha is an inhabited village in Shambhuganj Block of Banka district, Bihar. Its Census village code is 240517, the Census 2011 record lists 1,996 people in 389 households and the reported area is 280 hectares. The local references include Mirzapur Gram Panchayat, Shambhuganj CD Block and the nearest town reference is Banka at about 46 km.

In short:

Sondiha is a village in Shambhuganj Block, Banka district, Bihar, India. The available record shows Census village code 240517 and 1,996 people in 389 households.

Village Code240517
Population1,996
Households389
Area280 hectares
Nearest TownBanka

Detailed village profile

Sondiha at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 1,996 people, 280 hectares of reported area and Banka as the nearest town reference for Sondiha, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

State Bihar
District Banka
Block Shambhuganj
CD Block Shambhuganj
Gram Panchayat MIRZAPUR
  • Sondiha falls under Shambhuganj Block in Banka district, Bihar.
  • The Census village code is 240517.
  • The record lists 1,996 people living in 389 households.
  • The reported village area is 280 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
Sondiha
Census Village Code
240517
State
Bihar
State Census Code
10
District
Banka
District Census Code
225
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Shambhuganj
Sub-district Census Code
01345
CD Block
Shambhuganj
Gram Panchayat
Mirzapur
Households
389
Population
1,996
Male Population
1,028
Female Population
968
Sex Ratio
941.63
Area
280 hectares
Area
2.8 sq km
Nearest Town
Banka
Nearest Town Distance
46 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 712.86 people / sq km Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size 5.13 people Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share 9.57% Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share 0% Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share 99.8% Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Sondiha in the official administrative record. Census village code 240517, Mirzapur Gram Panchayat and Shambhuganj CD Block.

State Census Code
10
District Census Code
225
Sub-district Census Code
01345
Village Census Code
240517
CD Block Code
0333
Gram Panchayat Code
0014
CD Block Name
Shambhuganj
Gram Panchayat Name
Mirzapur

Location and Distance

Banka is the nearest town listed for Sondiha, about 46 km away. Banka is listed as the district headquarters at about 46 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Shambhuganj
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
5 km
District Headquarter
Banka
Distance from District Headquarter
46 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Banka
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
46 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Banka
Distance within State/UT
46 km
Nearest Town
Banka
Distance from Nearest Town
46 km
Total Geographical Area
280 hectares
Area
2.8 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 1,996 people in 389 households, with 1,028 male residents and 968 female residents. The average household size is 5.13, and SC share is 9.57% and ST share is 0% for Sondiha. Population density works out to about 712.86 people per sq km.

Total Households
389
Total Population
1,996
Male Population
1,028
Female Population
968
Sex Ratio
941.63
Average Household Size
5.13
SC Population
191
SC Male Population
88
SC Female Population
103
SC Population Share
9.57
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Sondiha list 1 government primary school, 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
1
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 Sondiha. Verify current services locally before medical use.

Non Government Medical Facilities Medical Prctitioner With Mbbs Degree Count
4

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Sondiha 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
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
12.6 hectares
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
76.6 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

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

Post Office
Available
Sub Post Office
Available
Tractors
Available
Cycle Rickshaw
Available
Animal Cart
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Sondiha 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 Sondiha show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 244.2 hectares and irrigated land is 243.7 hectares (99.8% 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
23.2
Net Area Sown In Hectares
244.2
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
0.5 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
243.7
Canals Area In Hectares
93.5 hectares
Tanks Lakes Area In Hectares
19.4 hectares
Other Source Specify Area In Hectares
54.2 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 Sondiha

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
2
Banks in Matched Records
2
Matched PINs
1

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 1 50%
CRM 1 50%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
BankRecordsShare
State Bank of India 1 50%
ICICI Bank Limited 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
BankTypePINDistrictLocal AreaCentreAddress
State Bank of India ATM 813211 Banka Shambhuganj Karsop Shambhuganj State Bank of India Shambhuganj, Banka, Bihar, 813211
ICICI Bank Limited CRM 813211 Banka Shambhuganj Karsop Thana No. 46, Shambhuganj, Dist: Banka, Bihar - 813211 ICICI Bank Ltd, Village/Moja Karsop, Khata No. 14, Khesra No. 96…

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 Sondiha village located?

Sondiha is in Shambhuganj Block of Banka district in Bihar, India.

Which district is Sondiha village in?

Sondiha village is in Banka district.

Which state is Sondiha village in?

Sondiha village is in Bihar.

Which block is Sondiha under?

Sondiha comes under Shambhuganj Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Sondiha?

The Census village code of Sondiha is 240517.

Which Gram Panchayat is Sondiha under?

Sondiha is listed under MIRZAPUR Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Shambhuganj.

What is the population of Sondiha village?

The village record lists 1,996 people and 389 households for Sondiha.

How many households are in Sondiha village?

The village record lists 389 households for Sondiha.

What is the male and female population of Sondiha?

The record lists 1,028 male residents and 968 female residents for Sondiha.

What is the sex ratio of Sondiha village?

The sex ratio of Sondiha is 941.63 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Sondiha village?

The reported geographical area of Sondiha is 280 hectares.

What is the population density of Sondiha village?

The approximate population density of Sondiha is 712.86 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Sondiha?

The nearest town listed for Sondiha is Banka, about 46 km away.

How far is Sondiha from the district headquarters?

Sondiha is about 46 km from Banka, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Sondiha from the sub-district headquarters?

Sondiha is about 5 km from Shambhuganj, the block headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Sondiha?

The village facility record lists 1 government primary school, 1 government middle school and 1 government senior secondary school for Sondiha.

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

For Sondiha, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 244.2 hectares and irrigated land is 243.7 hectares.

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

The page shows 2 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Sondiha. 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.