Where is Sowan village located?
Sowan is in Dumraon Block of Buxar district in Bihar, India.
Indian Village Directory
Sowan Village
Sowan is an inhabited village in Dumraon Block of Buxar district, Bihar. Its Census village code is 248158, the Census 2011 record lists 8,064 people in 1,273 households and the reported area is 528 hectares. The local references include Sowan Gram Panchayat, Dumraon CD Block and the nearest town reference is Sowan at about 10 km.
Village Code248158
Population8,064
Households1,273
Area528 hectares
Nearest TownSowan
Key Village Facts
- Village
- Sowan
- Census Village Code
- 248158
- State
- Bihar
- State Census Code
- 10
- District
- Buxar
- District Census Code
- 232
- Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
- Dumraon
- Sub-district Census Code
- 01440
- CD Block
- Dumraon
- Gram Panchayat
- Sowan
- Households
- 1,273
- Population
- 8,064
- Male Population
- 4,173
- Female Population
- 3,891
- Sex Ratio
- 932.42
- Area
- 528 hectares
- Area
- 5.28 sq km
- Nearest Town
- Sowan
- Nearest Town Distance
- 10 km
- Reference Year
- 2009
Detailed village profile
Sowan at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 8,064 people, 528 hectares of reported area and Sowan as the nearest town reference for Sowan, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
- Sowan falls under Dumraon Block in Buxar district, Bihar.
- The Census village code is 248158.
- The record lists 8,064 people living in 1,273 households.
- The reported village area is 528 hectares.
- The nearest town named in the record is Sowan.
- 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 Density1,527.27 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size6.33 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share18.58%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share0%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share60%Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.
Census Codes and Administrative Details
These Census 2011 identifiers place Sowan in the official administrative record. Census village code 248158, Sowan Gram Panchayat and Dumraon CD Block.
- State Census Code
- 10
- District Census Code
- 232
- Sub-district Census Code
- 01440
- Village Census Code
- 248158
- CD Block Code
- 0428
- Gram Panchayat Code
- 0014
- CD Block Name
- Dumraon
- Gram Panchayat Name
- Sowan
Location and Distance
Sowan is the nearest town listed for Sowan, about 10 km away. Buxar is listed as the district headquarters at about 30 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.
- Sub-district Headquarter
- Dumraon
- Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
- 10 km
- District Headquarter
- Buxar
- Distance from District Headquarter
- 30 km
- Nearest Statutory Town
- Sowan
- Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
- 10 km
- Nearest Town within State/UT
- Sowan
- Distance within State/UT
- 10 km
- Nearest Town
- Sowan
- Distance from Nearest Town
- 10 km
- Total Geographical Area
- 528 hectares
- Area
- 5.28 sq km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 8,064 people in 1,273 households, with 4,173 male residents and 3,891 female residents. The average household size is 6.33, and SC share is 18.58% and ST share is 0% for Sowan. Population density works out to about 1,527.27 people per sq km.
- Total Households
- 1,273
- Total Population
- 8,064
- Male Population
- 4,173
- Female Population
- 3,891
- Sex Ratio
- 932.42
- Average Household Size
- 6.33
- SC Population
- 1,498
- SC Male Population
- 803
- SC Female Population
- 695
- SC Population Share
- 18.58
- Village Status
- Inhabited
Education Facilities
Education entries for Sowan list 1 government primary school, 2 private primary schools, 1 government middle school and 1 government 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
- Private Primary School
- Available
- Private Primary School Count
- 2
- Government Middle School
- Available
- Government Middle School Count
- 1
- Government Secondary School
- Available
- Government Secondary School Count
- 1
- Private Secondary School
- Available
- Private Secondary School Count
- 1
Health Facilities
Health records mark ASHA worker as available for Sowan. Verify current services locally before medical use.
- Primary Health Sub Centre Doctors Total Strength Count
- 1
- Primary Health Sub Centre Doctors In Position Count
- 1
- Primary Health Sub Centre Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
- 2
- Primary Health Sub Centre Para Medical Staff In Position Count
- 2
Drinking Water and Sanitation
Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Sowan include hand pump water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.
- Uncovered Well
- Available
- Uncovered Well Functions in Summer
- Available
- Hand Pump
- Available
- Hand Pump Functions All Year
- Available
- Tube Wells Borehole
- Available
- Tube Wells Borehole Functions in Summer
- Available
- Open Drainage
- Available
- Open Kutcha Drainage
- Available
- Drain Water Discharge Destination
- Sewer plant
- Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
- 300 hectares
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
Connectivity records for Sowan include mobile phone coverage, black-topped road access and all-weather road access. 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
- Auto / Modified Auto Service
- Available
- Taxi
- Available
- Vans
- Available
- Tractors
- Available
- Cycle Rickshaw
- Available
- Animal Cart
- Available
- State Highway
- Available
- Major District Road
- Available
- Black-Topped Pucca Road
- Available
- All Weather Road
- Available
- Footpath
- Available
Financial, Market and Public Services
Public-service entries for Sowan include commercial 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.
- Commercial Bank
- Available
- Agricultural Credit Societies
- Available
- Public Distribution System PDS Shop
- Available
- Mandis Regular Market
- Available
- Weekly Haat
- Available
- Agricultural Marketing Society
- Available
- Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
- Available
- ASHA
- Available
- Community Centre
- Available
- Sports Field
- Available
- Sports Club Recreation Centre
- Available
- Public Library
- Available
- Public Reading Room
- Available
- Daily Newspaper Supply
- Available
- Assembly Polling Station
- Available
- Birth And Death Registration Office
- Available
Power Supply
Domestic power supply for Sowan is reported as 4 hours per day in summer and 5 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
- 4 hours/day
- Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
- 5 hours/day
- Power Supply For Agriculture Use
- Available
- Power Supply For Agriculture Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
- 4 hours/day
- Power Supply For Agriculture Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
- 5 hours/day
- Power Supply For Commercial Use
- Available
- Power Supply For Commercial Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
- 4 hours/day
- Power Supply For Commercial Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
- 5 hours/day
- Power Supply For All Users
- Available
- Power Supply For All Users Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
- 4 hours/day
- Power Supply For All Users Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
- 5 hours/day
Land Use and Local Economy
Land-use records for Sowan show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 500 hectares and irrigated land is 300 hectares (60% 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
- 28.0
- Net Area Sown In Hectares
- 500.0
- Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
- 200 hectares
- Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
- 300.0
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
- Nutritional Centres Others
- Available
- Noindex
- False
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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Sowan
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
- Available in village
- Cooperative Bank
- Not available in village
- Same-area Bank Service Records
- 17
- Banks in Matched Records
- 10
- Matched PINs
- 4
Match basis: ATM/CDM/CRM records found in the same local admin area
ATM/CDM/CRM Type Summary
| Device Type | Records | Share |
|---|---|---|
| ATM | 14 | 82% |
| CRM | 3 | 18% |
Top Banks in Matched Records
| Bank | Records | Share |
|---|---|---|
| State Bank of India | 4 | 24% |
| Bank of India | 3 | 18% |
| Hdfc Bank Ltd. | 2 | 12% |
| Punjab National Bank | 2 | 12% |
| Axis Bank Limited | 1 | 5.9% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Axis Bank Limited | ATM | 802119 | Buxar | Dumraon | Dumraon (Nagar Parishad) | Station Road Ground Floor, Holding No: 277 ; Old Khata Dumraon, Buxar, Bihar, 802119 |
| Canara Bank | ATM | 802136 | Buxar | Dumraon | Dumraon (Nagar Parishad) | Station Road Dumraon, Buxar, Bihar, 802136 |
| Indian Bank | ATM | 802133 | Buxar | Dumraon | Chilhari | Dumraon Chilhari, Buxar, Bihar, 802133 |
| Bank of Baroda | ATM | 802119 | Buxar | Dumraon | Dumraon (Nagar Parishad) | Dumrao in Front of Dumraon Railway Station Buxar Distt Buxar Bihar Dumraon Railway Station, Buxar, Bihar, 802119 |
| Bank of India | ATM | 802119 | Buxar | Dumraon | Dumraon (Nagar Parishad) | Near Bank of Baroda Dumraon, Dist -Buxar Nanand Kishor Roy, Satiation Road Dumraon, Buxar, Bihar, 802119 |
| Hdfc Bank Ltd. | ATM | 802119 | Buxar | Dumraon | Dumraon (Nagar Parishad) | Dumraon, Dist. Buxar, Bihar - 802119. Hdfc Bank Ltd, Grd. Floor, Station Road, Near Bank of Baroda, Buxar, Bihar, 802119 |
| Punjab National Bank | ATM | 802119 | Buxar | Dumraon | Dumraon (Nagar Parishad) | Dumraon Near High School Dumraon, Dist-Buxar-802119, Buxar, Bihar, 802119 |
| Bank of India | ATM | 802119 | Buxar | Dumraon | Dumraon (Nagar Parishad) | Station Road, Dumraon, Buxar, Bihar Purana Thana Road, Bank of India, S/O Jagdish Prasad, Buxar, Bihar, 802119 |
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 Sowan village in?
Sowan village is in Buxar district.
Which state is Sowan village in?
Sowan village is in Bihar.
Which block is Sowan under?
Sowan comes under Dumraon Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.
What is the Census village code of Sowan?
The Census village code of Sowan is 248158.
Which Gram Panchayat is Sowan under?
Sowan is listed under Sowan Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Dumraon.
What is the population of Sowan village?
The village record lists 8,064 people and 1,273 households for Sowan.
How many households are in Sowan village?
The village record lists 1,273 households for Sowan.
What is the male and female population of Sowan?
The record lists 4,173 male residents and 3,891 female residents for Sowan.
What is the sex ratio of Sowan village?
The sex ratio of Sowan is 932.42 females per 1000 males in the available record.
What is the area of Sowan village?
The reported geographical area of Sowan is 528 hectares.
What is the population density of Sowan village?
The approximate population density of Sowan is 1,527.27 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.
What is the nearest town to Sowan?
The nearest town listed for Sowan is Sowan, about 10 km away.
How far is Sowan from the district headquarters?
Sowan is about 30 km from Buxar, the district headquarters listed in the available records.
How far is Sowan from the sub-district headquarters?
Sowan is about 10 km from Dumraon, the block headquarters listed in the available records.
What education facilities are listed for Sowan?
The village facility record lists 1 government primary school, 2 private primary schools, 1 government middle school and 1 government secondary school for Sowan.
What crops or land-use details are reported for Sowan?
For Sowan, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 500 hectares and irrigated land is 300 hectares.
Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Sowan?
The page shows 17 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Sowan. These records include 10 banks. Verify current service status with the bank before visiting.