Where is Sonwan village located?
Sonwan is in Garhpura Block of Begusarai district in Bihar, India.
Indian Village Directory
Sonwan Village
Sonwan is an inhabited village in Garhpura Block of Begusarai district, Bihar. Its Census village code is 237503, the Census 2011 record lists 10,234 people in 2,039 households and the reported area is 591 hectares. The local references include Sonwan Gram Panchayat, Garhpura CD Block and the nearest town reference is Begusari at about 42 km.
Sonwan is a village in Garhpura Block, Begusarai district, Bihar, India. The available record shows Census village code 237503 and 10,234 people in 2,039 households.
Village Code237503
Population10,234
Households2,039
Area591 hectares
Nearest TownBegusari
Detailed village profile
Sonwan at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 10,234 people, 591 hectares of reported area and Begusari as the nearest town reference for Sonwan, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
- Sonwan falls under Garhpura Block in Begusarai district, Bihar.
- The Census village code is 237503.
- The record lists 10,234 people living in 2,039 households.
- The reported village area is 591 hectares.
- The nearest town named in the record is Begusari.
- 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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- Some details may be blank because they were not listed in the public record. A blank value does not always mean that the facility is unavailable today. Please verify important information with official records before using it for legal, administrative, land, postal, or financial work source data may be incomplete.
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Data Sources and Verification
This page is a local reference profile. Use it for village search, Census code lookup and broad facility context. Verify important legal, land, postal, banking, emergency or administrative details with the official source.
- 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
- Sonwan
- Census Village Code
- 237503
- State
- Bihar
- State Census Code
- 10
- District
- Begusarai
- District Census Code
- 222
- Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
- Garhpura
- Sub-district Census Code
- 01306
- CD Block
- Garhpura
- Gram Panchayat
- Sonwan
- Households
- 2,039
- Population
- 10,234
- Male Population
- 5,393
- Female Population
- 4,841
- Sex Ratio
- 897.65
- Area
- 591 hectares
- Area
- 5.91 sq km
- Nearest Town
- Begusari
- Nearest Town Distance
- 42 km
- PIN Code Reported in Source Data
- 848201
- 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
1,731.64 people / sq km
Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size
5.02 people
Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share
10.6%
Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share
0%
Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share
36.9%
Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.
Census Codes and Administrative Details
These Census 2011 identifiers place Sonwan in the official administrative record. Census village code 237503, Sonwan Gram Panchayat and Garhpura CD Block.
- State Census Code
- 10
- District Census Code
- 222
- Sub-district Census Code
- 01306
- Village Census Code
- 237503
- CD Block Code
- 0294
- Gram Panchayat Code
- 1858
- CD Block Name
- Garhpura
- Gram Panchayat Name
- Sonwan
Location and Distance
Begusari is the nearest town listed for Sonwan, about 42 km away. Begusarai is listed as the district headquarters at about 42 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.
- Sub-district Headquarter
- Garhpura
- Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
- 7 km
- District Headquarter
- Begusarai
- Distance from District Headquarter
- 42 km
- Nearest Statutory Town
- Begusari
- Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
- 42 km
- Nearest Town within State/UT
- Begusari
- Distance within State/UT
- 42 km
- Nearest Town
- Begusari
- Distance from Nearest Town
- 42 km
- Total Geographical Area
- 591 hectares
- Area
- 5.91 sq km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 10,234 people in 2,039 households, with 5,393 male residents and 4,841 female residents. The average household size is 5.02, and SC share is 10.6% and ST share is 0% for Sonwan. Population density works out to about 1,731.64 people per sq km.
- Total Households
- 2,039
- Total Population
- 10,234
- Male Population
- 5,393
- Female Population
- 4,841
- Sex Ratio
- 897.65
- Average Household Size
- 5.02
- SC Population
- 1,085
- SC Male Population
- 559
- SC Female Population
- 526
- SC Population Share
- 10.6
- Village Status
- Inhabited
Education Facilities
Education entries for Sonwan list 1 government primary school, 1 government middle school and 1 private senior secondary school. Counts come from the village facility record and may need local verification for current school status.
- Private Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG
- Available
- Private Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG Count
- 1
- Government Primary School
- Available
- Government Primary School Count
- 1
- Government Middle School
- Available
- Government Middle School Count
- 1
- Private Senior Secondary School
- Available
- Private Senior Secondary School Count
- 1
Health Facilities
Health records mark ASHA worker as available for Sonwan. Verify current services locally before medical use.
- Primary Health Sub Centre Doctors Total Strength Count
- 2
- Primary Health Sub Centre Doctors In Position Count
- 2
- 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
- 2
- Maternity And Child Welfare Centre Para Medical Staff In Position Count
- 2
- 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 Sonwan include hand pump water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.
- Hand Pump
- Available
- Hand Pump Functions All Year
- Available
- Open Drainage
- Available
- Open Kutcha Drainage
- Available
- Drain Water Discharge Destination
- Sewer plant
- Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
- 170.3 hectares
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
Connectivity records for Sonwan include mobile phone coverage, black-topped road access, all-weather road access and railway station access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.
- Post Office
- Available
- Telephone Landlines
- Available
- Mobile Phone Coverage
- Available
- Public Bus Service
- Available
- Private Bus Service
- Available
- Railway Station
- Available
- Auto / Modified Auto Service
- Available
- Taxi
- Available
- Vans
- Available
- Tractors
- Available
- Cycle Rickshaw
- Available
- Cycle Pulled Rickshaws Machine Driven
- Available
- Animal Cart
- 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 Sonwan include cooperative bank, Anganwadi centre, ASHA services, PDS shop and assembly polling station. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.
- ATM
- Available
- Cooperative Bank
- Available
- Agricultural Credit Societies
- Available
- Public Distribution System PDS Shop
- Available
- Weekly Haat
- Available
- Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
- Available
- ASHA
- Available
- Public Library
- Available
- Daily Newspaper Supply
- Available
- Assembly Polling Station
- Available
- Birth And Death Registration Office
- Available
Power Supply
Domestic power supply for Sonwan is reported as 3 hours per day in summer and 4 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
- 3 hours/day
- Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
- 4 hours/day
- Power Supply For Agriculture Use
- Available
- Power Supply For Agriculture Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
- 5 hours/day
- Power Supply For Agriculture Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
- 6 hours/day
Land Use and Local Economy
Land-use records for Sonwan show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 461.9 hectares and irrigated land is 170.3 hectares (36.9% 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
- 125.1
- Current Fallows Area In Hectares
- 4 hectares
- Net Area Sown In Hectares
- 461.9
- Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
- 291.6 hectares
- Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
- 170.3
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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Search on Google Maps Search on OpenStreetMapBank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Sonwan
The village source reports ATM availability in the village. The bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine (CDM) and Cash Recycler Machine (CRM) records below add local banking service context.
Only the village source ATM status is used to say whether an ATM is reported inside the village.
- Village ATM Status
- Available in village
- Nearest ATM Facility
- Inside village
- Commercial Bank
- Not available in village
- Cooperative Bank
- Available in village
- Same-area Bank Service Records
- 6
- Banks in Matched Records
- 4
- Matched PINs
- 1
Match basis: ATM/CDM/CRM records found in the same PIN and district
ATM/CDM/CRM Type Summary
| Device Type | Records | Share |
|---|---|---|
| ATM | 6 | 100% |
Top Banks in Matched Records
| Bank | Records | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Punjab National Bank | 2 | 33% |
| Uco Bank | 2 | 33% |
| Bank of India | 1 | 17% |
| State Bank of India | 1 | 17% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bank of India | ATM | 848201 | Begusarai | Bakhri | Bakhri (Np) | Bank of India Bakhri Bazar Branch Bakhri Bazar, Begusarai, Bihar, 848201 |
| Punjab National Bank | ATM | 848201 | Begusarai | Bakhri | Bakhri (Np) | Bakhri Bazar Bakhri Bazar, Begusarai, Bihar, 848201 |
| State Bank of India | ATM | 848201 | Begusarai | Bakhri | Salauna | Salauna Begusarai, Station Road Salauna Begusarai, Station Road, Begusarai, Bihar, 848201 |
| Uco Bank | ATM | 848201 | Begusarai | Bakhri | Parihara | Bihar Parihara Dist-Begusarai, Begusarai, Bihar, 848201 |
| Punjab National Bank | ATM | 848201 | Begusarai | Bakhri | Bakhri (Np) | Bakhri Bazar, Dist.: Begusarai Ambedkar Chowk, Bakhri Bazar Parisad, Ward No- 20, Near Petrol Pump, Begusarai, Bihar, 8… |
| Uco Bank | ATM | 848201 | Begusarai | Bakhri | Gangraho | Bihar At, Po- Bakhri Dist-Begusarai, Begusarai, Bihar, 848201 |
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 Sonwan village in?
Sonwan village is in Begusarai district.
Which state is Sonwan village in?
Sonwan village is in Bihar.
Which block is Sonwan under?
Sonwan comes under Garhpura Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.
What is the Census village code of Sonwan?
The Census village code of Sonwan is 237503.
Which Gram Panchayat is Sonwan under?
Sonwan is listed under Sonwan Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Garhpura.
What is the population of Sonwan village?
The village record lists 10,234 people and 2,039 households for Sonwan.
How many households are in Sonwan village?
The village record lists 2,039 households for Sonwan.
What is the male and female population of Sonwan?
The record lists 5,393 male residents and 4,841 female residents for Sonwan.
What is the sex ratio of Sonwan village?
The sex ratio of Sonwan is 897.65 females per 1000 males in the available record.
What is the area of Sonwan village?
The reported geographical area of Sonwan is 591 hectares.
What is the population density of Sonwan village?
The approximate population density of Sonwan is 1,731.64 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.
What is the nearest town to Sonwan?
The nearest town listed for Sonwan is Begusari, about 42 km away.
How far is Sonwan from the district headquarters?
Sonwan is about 42 km from Begusarai, the district headquarters listed in the available records.
How far is Sonwan from the sub-district headquarters?
Sonwan is about 7 km from Garhpura, the block headquarters listed in the available records.
What education facilities are listed for Sonwan?
The village facility record lists 1 government primary school, 1 government middle school and 1 private senior secondary school for Sonwan.
What crops or land-use details are reported for Sonwan?
For Sonwan, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 461.9 hectares and irrigated land is 170.3 hectares.
Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Sonwan?
The page shows 6 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Sonwan. These records include 4 banks. Verify current service status with the bank before visiting.