Where is Sonpura village located?
Sonpura is in Dumaria Block of Gaya district in Bihar, India.
Indian Village Directory
Sonpura Village
Sonpura is an inhabited village in Dumaria Block of Gaya district, Bihar. Its Census village code is 256238, the Census 2011 record lists 470 people in 77 households and the reported area is 239 hectares. The local references include Kolhuwar Gram Panchayat, Dumaria CD Block and the nearest town reference is Sherghati at about 40 km.
Village Code256238
Population470
Households77
Area239 hectares
Nearest TownSherghati
Key Village Facts
- Village
- Sonpura
- Census Village Code
- 256238
- State
- Bihar
- State Census Code
- 10
- District
- Gaya
- District Census Code
- 236
- Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
- Dumaria
- Sub-district Census Code
- 01502
- CD Block
- Dumaria
- Gram Panchayat
- Kolhuwar
- Households
- 77
- Population
- 470
- Male Population
- 250
- Female Population
- 220
- Sex Ratio
- 880
- Area
- 239 hectares
- Area
- 2.39 sq km
- Nearest Town
- Sherghati
- Nearest Town Distance
- 40 km
- PIN Code Reported in Source Data
- 824206
- Reference Year
- 2009
Detailed village profile
Sonpura at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 470 people, 239 hectares of reported area and Sherghati as the nearest town reference for Sonpura, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
- Sonpura falls under Dumaria Block in Gaya district, Bihar.
- The Census village code is 256238.
- The record lists 470 people living in 77 households.
- The reported village area is 239 hectares.
- The nearest town named in the record is Sherghati.
- This profile includes Census Codes and Administrative Details, Location and Distance, Population and Social Groups, Drinking Water and Sanitation, 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 Density196.65 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size6.1 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share31.06%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share0%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share92.6%Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.
Census Codes and Administrative Details
These Census 2011 identifiers place Sonpura in the official administrative record. Census village code 256238, Kolhuwar Gram Panchayat and Dumaria CD Block.
- State Census Code
- 10
- District Census Code
- 236
- Sub-district Census Code
- 01502
- Village Census Code
- 256238
- CD Block Code
- 0490
- Gram Panchayat Code
- 96
- CD Block Name
- Dumaria
- Gram Panchayat Name
- Kolhuwar
Location and Distance
Sherghati is the nearest town listed for Sonpura, about 40 km away. Gaya is listed as the district headquarters at about 80 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.
- Sub-district Headquarter
- Dumaria
- Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
- 12 km
- District Headquarter
- Gaya
- Distance from District Headquarter
- 80 km
- Nearest Statutory Town
- Sherghati
- Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
- 40 km
- Nearest Town within State/UT
- Sherghati
- Distance within State/UT
- 40 km
- Nearest Town
- Sherghati
- Distance from Nearest Town
- 40 km
- Total Geographical Area
- 239 hectares
- Area
- 2.39 sq km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 470 people in 77 households, with 250 male residents and 220 female residents. The average household size is 6.1, and SC share is 31.06% and ST share is 0% for Sonpura. Population density works out to about 196.65 people per sq km.
- Total Households
- 77
- Total Population
- 470
- Male Population
- 250
- Female Population
- 220
- Sex Ratio
- 880
- Average Household Size
- 6.1
- SC Population
- 146
- SC Male Population
- 79
- SC Female Population
- 67
- SC Population Share
- 31.06
- Village Status
- Inhabited
Drinking Water and Sanitation
Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Sonpura include hand pump water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.
- Uncovered Well
- Available
- Hand Pump
- Available
- Open Drainage
- Available
- Open Kutcha Drainage
- Available
- Drain Water Discharge Destination
- Sewer plant
- Navigable Waterways River Canal
- Available
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
Connectivity records for Sonpura include black-topped road access and all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.
- Tractors
- Available
- Cycle Rickshaw
- Available
- Animal Cart
- Available
- National Highway
- 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 Sonpura include Anganwadi centre, ASHA services and assembly polling station. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.
- Agricultural Credit Societies
- Available
- Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
- Available
- ASHA
- Available
- Assembly Polling Station
- Available
Land Use and Local Economy
Land-use records for Sonpura show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 58.5 hectares and irrigated land is 54.15 hectares (92.6% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.
- Agricultural Commodities First
- Paddy
- Forest Area In Hectares
- 168.5 hectares
- Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
- 12.0
- Net Area Sown In Hectares
- 58.5
- Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
- 4.35 hectares
- Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
- 54.15
- Other Source Specify Area In Hectares
- 54.15 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
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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Sonpura
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
- 5–10 km
- Commercial Bank
- Not available in village
- Cooperative Bank
- Not available in village
- Same-area Bank Service Records
- 4
- Banks in Matched Records
- 2
- 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 | 3 | 75% |
| CRM | 1 | 25% |
Top Banks in Matched Records
| Bank | Records | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Punjab National Bank | 2 | 50% |
| State Bank of India | 2 | 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.
| Bank | Type | PIN | District | Local Area | Centre | Address |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Punjab National Bank | ATM | 824206 | Gaya | Imamganj | Imamganj | Aurangabad Tehsil Imamganj, Gaya, Bihar, 824206 |
| State Bank of India | CRM | 824206 | Gaya | Imamganj | Imamganj | Imamganj Sbi, Imamaganj, Gaya, Bihar, 824206 |
| State Bank of India | ATM | 824206 | Gaya | Imamganj | Imamganj | Imamganj Sbi, Imamaganj, Gaya, Bihar, 824206 |
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 Sonpura village in?
Sonpura village is in Gaya district.
Which state is Sonpura village in?
Sonpura village is in Bihar.
Which block is Sonpura under?
Sonpura comes under Dumaria Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.
What is the Census village code of Sonpura?
The Census village code of Sonpura is 256238.
Which Gram Panchayat is Sonpura under?
Sonpura is listed under Kolhuwar Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Dumaria.
What is the population of Sonpura village?
The village record lists 470 people and 77 households for Sonpura.
How many households are in Sonpura village?
The village record lists 77 households for Sonpura.
What is the male and female population of Sonpura?
The record lists 250 male residents and 220 female residents for Sonpura.
What is the sex ratio of Sonpura village?
The sex ratio of Sonpura is 880 females per 1000 males in the available record.
What is the area of Sonpura village?
The reported geographical area of Sonpura is 239 hectares.
What is the population density of Sonpura village?
The approximate population density of Sonpura is 196.65 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.
What is the nearest town to Sonpura?
The nearest town listed for Sonpura is Sherghati, about 40 km away.
How far is Sonpura from the district headquarters?
Sonpura is about 80 km from Gaya, the district headquarters listed in the available records.
How far is Sonpura from the sub-district headquarters?
Sonpura is about 12 km from Dumaria, the block headquarters listed in the available records.
What crops or land-use details are reported for Sonpura?
For Sonpura, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 58.5 hectares and irrigated land is 54.15 hectares.
Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Sonpura?
The page shows 4 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Sonpura. These records include 2 banks. Verify current service status with the bank before visiting.
Is a primary school reported for this village?
No. The village record marks a primary school as not available for Sonpura.