Where is Sonki village located?
Sonki is in Darbhanga Block of Darbhanga district in Bihar, India.
Indian Village Directory
Sonki Village
Sonki is an inhabited village in Darbhanga Block of Darbhanga district, Bihar. Its Census village code is 227062, the Census 2011 record lists 3,661 people in 789 households and the reported area is 219 hectares. The local references include Sonki Gram Panchayat, Darbhanga CD Block and the nearest town reference is Darbhanga at about 17 km.
Village Code227062
Population3,661
Households789
Area219 hectares
Nearest TownDarbhanga
Key Village Facts
- Village
- Sonki
- Census Village Code
- 227062
- State
- Bihar
- State Census Code
- 10
- District
- Darbhanga
- District Census Code
- 215
- Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
- Darbhanga
- Sub-district Census Code
- 01184
- CD Block
- Darbhanga
- Gram Panchayat
- Sonki
- Households
- 789
- Population
- 3,661
- Male Population
- 1,934
- Female Population
- 1,727
- Sex Ratio
- 892.97
- Area
- 219 hectares
- Area
- 2.19 sq km
- Nearest Town
- Darbhanga
- Nearest Town Distance
- 17 km
- PIN Code Reported in Source Data
- 846009
- Reference Year
- 2009
Detailed village profile
Sonki at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 3,661 people, 219 hectares of reported area and Darbhanga as the nearest town reference for Sonki, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
- Sonki falls under Darbhanga Block in Darbhanga district, Bihar.
- The Census village code is 227062.
- The record lists 3,661 people living in 789 households.
- The reported village area is 219 hectares.
- The nearest town named in the record is Darbhanga.
- 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
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 Calculated Values
These values are calculated from the same village record to make comparison easier. They are not separate official figures.
Population Density1,671.69 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size4.64 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share22.59%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share0%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share41.9%Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.
Census Codes and Administrative Details
These Census 2011 identifiers place Sonki in the official administrative record. Census village code 227062, Sonki Gram Panchayat and Darbhanga CD Block.
- State Census Code
- 10
- District Census Code
- 215
- Sub-district Census Code
- 01184
- Village Census Code
- 227062
- CD Block Code
- 0172
- CD Block Name
- Darbhanga
- Gram Panchayat Name
- Sonki
Location and Distance
Darbhanga is the nearest town listed for Sonki, about 17 km away. Darbhanga is listed as the district headquarters at about 17 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.
- Sub-district Headquarter
- Darbhanga
- Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
- 12 km
- District Headquarter
- Darbhanga
- Distance from District Headquarter
- 17 km
- Nearest Statutory Town
- Darbhanga
- Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
- 17 km
- Nearest Town within State/UT
- Darbhanga
- Distance within State/UT
- 17 km
- Nearest Town
- Darbhanga
- Distance from Nearest Town
- 17 km
- Total Geographical Area
- 219 hectares
- Area
- 2.19 sq km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 3,661 people in 789 households, with 1,934 male residents and 1,727 female residents. The average household size is 4.64, and SC share is 22.59% and ST share is 0% for Sonki. Population density works out to about 1,671.69 people per sq km.
- Total Households
- 789
- Total Population
- 3,661
- Male Population
- 1,934
- Female Population
- 1,727
- Sex Ratio
- 892.97
- Average Household Size
- 4.64
- SC Population
- 827
- SC Male Population
- 440
- SC Female Population
- 387
- SC Population Share
- 22.59
- Village Status
- Inhabited
Education Facilities
Education entries for Sonki list 1 government primary school, 1 government middle school, 1 government secondary school and 1 private 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 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 Sonki. 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
- 1
- Primary Health Sub Centre Para Medical Staff In Position Count
- 1
- Non Government Medical Facilities Out Patient Count
- 6
- Non Government Medical Facilities In And Out Patient Count
- 1
- Non Government Medical Facilities Medical Prctitioner With Mbbs Degree Count
- 1
- Non Government Medical Facilities Medical Prctitioner With Other Degree Count
- 1
- Non Government Medical Facilities Medical Practitioner With No Degree Count
- 2
- Non Government Medical Facilities Others Count
- 4
Drinking Water and Sanitation
Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Sonki include hand pump water, river or canal water and tank, pond or lake water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.
- Hand Pump
- Available
- Hand Pump Functions All Year
- Available
- Tube Wells Borehole
- Available
- Tube Wells Borehole Functions All Year
- Available
- River Canal
- Available
- River Canal Functions All Year
- Available
- Tank Pond Lake
- Available
- Tank Pond Lake Functions All Year
- Available
- Open Drainage
- Available
- Open Pucca Drainage Uncovered
- Available
- Open Kutcha Drainage
- Available
- Drain Water Discharge Destination
- Sewer plant
- Is The Area Covered Under Total Sanitation Campaign Tsc
- Available
- Navigable Waterways River Canal
- Available
- Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
- 60.8 hectares
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
Connectivity records for Sonki 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
- Sub Post Office
- Available
- Telephone Landlines
- Available
- Public Call Office / Mobile PCO
- Available
- Mobile Phone Coverage
- Available
- Internet Cafes Common Service Centre CSC
- Available
- Public Bus Service
- Available
- Private Bus Service
- Available
- Railway Station
- Available
- Taxi
- Available
- Vans
- Available
- Tractors
- Available
- Cycle Rickshaw
- Available
- Animal Cart
- Available
- State Highway
- 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 Sonki include commercial bank, self-help groups, Anganwadi centre, ASHA services and PDS shop. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.
- Commercial Bank
- Available
- Agricultural Credit Societies
- Available
- Self Help Group SHG
- Available
- Public Distribution System PDS Shop
- Available
- Weekly Haat
- Available
- Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
- Available
- ASHA
- 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 Sonki is reported as 6 hours per day in summer and 11 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
- 6 hours/day
- Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
- 11 hours/day
Land Use and Local Economy
Land-use records for Sonki show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 193.5 hectares and irrigated land is 81 hectares (41.9% 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
- 23.2
- Land Under Miscellaneous Tree Crops Etc Area In Hectares
- 2.3 hectares
- Net Area Sown In Hectares
- 193.5
- Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
- 112.5 hectares
- Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
- 81.0
- Other Source Specify Area In Hectares
- 20.2 hectares
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
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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Sonki
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
- Within 5 km
- Commercial Bank
- Available in village
- Cooperative Bank
- Not available in village
- Same-area Bank Service Records
- 9
- Banks in Matched Records
- 5
- 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 | Records | Share |
|---|---|---|
| ATM | 9 | 100% |
Top Banks in Matched Records
| Bank | Records | Share |
|---|---|---|
| State Bank of India | 3 | 33% |
| Axis Bank Limited | 2 | 22% |
| Bank of India | 2 | 22% |
| Central Bank of India | 1 | 11% |
| Hdfc Bank Ltd. | 1 | 11% |
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 | 846009 | Darbhanga | Darbhanga | Darbhanga (M Corp.) | Darbhanga 846009 Infront of Laxmi Sagar Post Office P S L N M U, Darbhanga, Bihar, 846009 |
| Bank of India | ATM | 846009 | Darbhanga | Darbhanga | Darbhanga (M Corp.) | Darbhanga Bhandar Chowk, Kathal Bari, Ward No. 13, P.O.- Lalbagh, Ps Ln Mishra University, Darbhanga, Bihar, 846009 |
| Central Bank of India | ATM | 846009 | Darbhanga | Darbhanga | Darbhanga (M Corp.) | Bihar 846009 Chuna Bhatti, Naka No- 8, P. O- Laxmi Sagar, Darbhanga, Darbhanga, Bihar, 846009 |
| Hdfc Bank Ltd. | ATM | 846009 | Darbhanga | Darbhanga | Darbhanga (M Corp.) | Infront of Laxmisagar Post Office, Darbhanga - 846009 Laxmisagar Chowk, Darbhanga, Bihar, 846009 |
| State Bank of India | ATM | 846009 | Darbhanga | Darbhanga | Darbhanga (M Corp.) | Laxmisagar Chowk, Infront of Laxmisagar Post Office Laxmisagar Chowk, Infront of Laxmisagar Post Office, Darbhanga, Bih… |
| Axis Bank Limited | ATM | 846009 | Darbhanga | Darbhanga | Padri (Ct) | Padri, Bihar 846009 Chappki Parri, Laxmisagar, Darbhanga, Bihar, 846009 |
| Bank of India | ATM | 846009 | Darbhanga | Darbhanga | Dih Berai | Darbhanga Bihar Shop No.1 Donar Chowk, Darbhanga, Bihar, 846009 |
| State Bank of India | ATM | 846009 | Darbhanga | Darbhanga | Darbhanga (M Corp.) | Near Hp Petrol Pump - Sanjivini Fuels, Donar Sonki Road Near Hp Petrol Pump - Sanjivini Fuels, Donar Sonki Road, Darbha… |
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 Sonki village in?
Sonki village is in Darbhanga district.
Which state is Sonki village in?
Sonki village is in Bihar.
Which block is Sonki under?
Sonki comes under Darbhanga Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.
What is the Census village code of Sonki?
The Census village code of Sonki is 227062.
Which Gram Panchayat is Sonki under?
Sonki is listed under SONKI Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Darbhanga.
What is the population of Sonki village?
The village record lists 3,661 people and 789 households for Sonki.
How many households are in Sonki village?
The village record lists 789 households for Sonki.
What is the male and female population of Sonki?
The record lists 1,934 male residents and 1,727 female residents for Sonki.
What is the sex ratio of Sonki village?
The sex ratio of Sonki is 892.97 females per 1000 males in the available record.
What is the area of Sonki village?
The reported geographical area of Sonki is 219 hectares.
What is the population density of Sonki village?
The approximate population density of Sonki is 1,671.69 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.
What is the nearest town to Sonki?
The nearest town listed for Sonki is Darbhanga, about 17 km away.
How far is Sonki from the district headquarters?
Sonki is about 17 km from Darbhanga, the district headquarters listed in the available records.
How far is Sonki from the sub-district headquarters?
Sonki is about 12 km from Darbhanga, the block headquarters listed in the available records.
What education facilities are listed for Sonki?
The village facility record lists 1 government primary school, 1 government middle school, 1 government secondary school and 1 private secondary school for Sonki.
What crops or land-use details are reported for Sonki?
For Sonki, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 193.5 hectares and irrigated land is 81 hectares.
Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Sonki?
The page shows 9 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Sonki. These records include 5 banks. Verify current service status with the bank before visiting.