Where is Sonathu village located?
Sonathu is in Gurua Block of Gaya district in Bihar, India.
Indian Village Directory
Sonathu Village
Sonathu is an inhabited village in Gurua Block of Gaya district, Bihar. Its Census village code is 255726, the Census 2011 record lists 758 people in 135 households and the reported area is 69 hectares. The local references include Rajan Gram Panchayat, Gurua CD Block and the nearest town reference is Sherghati at about 10 km.
Sonathu is a village in Gurua Block, Gaya district, Bihar, India. The available record shows Census village code 255726 and 758 people in 135 households.
Village Code255726
Population758
Households135
Area69 hectares
Nearest TownSherghati
Detailed village profile
Sonathu at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 758 people, 69 hectares of reported area and Sherghati as the nearest town reference for Sonathu, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
- Sonathu falls under Gurua Block in Gaya district, Bihar.
- The Census village code is 255726.
- The record lists 758 people living in 135 households.
- The reported village area is 69 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, 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 Village Facts
- Village
- Sonathu
- Census Village Code
- 255726
- State
- Bihar
- State Census Code
- 10
- District
- Gaya
- District Census Code
- 236
- Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
- Gurua
- Sub-district Census Code
- 01498
- CD Block
- Gurua
- Gram Panchayat
- Rajan
- Households
- 135
- Population
- 758
- Male Population
- 392
- Female Population
- 366
- Sex Ratio
- 933.67
- Area
- 69 hectares
- Area
- 0.69 sq km
- Nearest Town
- Sherghati
- Nearest Town Distance
- 10 km
- PIN Code Reported in Source Data
- 824237
- 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
1,098.55 people / sq km
Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size
5.61 people
Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share
9.23%
Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share
0%
Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share
89.1%
Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.
Census Codes and Administrative Details
These Census 2011 identifiers place Sonathu in the official administrative record. Census village code 255726, Rajan Gram Panchayat and Gurua CD Block.
- State Census Code
- 10
- District Census Code
- 236
- Sub-district Census Code
- 01498
- Village Census Code
- 255726
- CD Block Code
- 0486
- Gram Panchayat Code
- 8184
- CD Block Name
- Gurua
- Gram Panchayat Name
- Rajan
Location and Distance
Sherghati is the nearest town listed for Sonathu, about 10 km away. Gaya is listed as the district headquarters at about 26 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.
- Sub-district Headquarter
- Gurua
- Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
- 9 km
- District Headquarter
- Gaya
- Distance from District Headquarter
- 26 km
- Nearest Statutory Town
- Sherghati
- Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
- 10 km
- Nearest Town within State/UT
- Sherghati
- Distance within State/UT
- 10 km
- Nearest Town
- Sherghati
- Distance from Nearest Town
- 10 km
- Total Geographical Area
- 69 hectares
- Area
- 0.69 sq km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 758 people in 135 households, with 392 male residents and 366 female residents. The average household size is 5.61, and SC share is 9.23% and ST share is 0% for Sonathu. Population density works out to about 1,098.55 people per sq km.
- Total Households
- 135
- Total Population
- 758
- Male Population
- 392
- Female Population
- 366
- Sex Ratio
- 933.67
- Average Household Size
- 5.61
- SC Population
- 70
- SC Male Population
- 28
- SC Female Population
- 42
- SC Population Share
- 9.23
- Village Status
- Inhabited
Education Facilities
Education entries for Sonathu list 1 government primary 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
Drinking Water and Sanitation
Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Sonathu include hand pump 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
- Open Drainage
- Available
- Open Kutcha Drainage
- Available
- Drain Water Discharge Destination
- Sewer plant
- Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
- 21.15 hectares
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
Connectivity records for Sonathu include black-topped road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.
- Post Office
- Available
- Animal Cart
- Available
- Other District Road
- Available
- Black-Topped Pucca Road
- Available
- Gravel Kuchha Roads
- Available
- Footpath
- Available
Financial, Market and Public Services
Public-service entries for Sonathu 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.
- Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
- Available
- ASHA
- Available
- Assembly Polling Station
- Available
Power Supply
Domestic power supply for Sonathu is reported as 5 hours per day in summer and 6 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
- 5 hours/day
- Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
- 6 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
- Power Supply For Commercial Use
- Available
- Power Supply For Commercial Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
- 5 hours/day
- Power Supply For Commercial Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
- 6 hours/day
- Power Supply For All Users
- Available
- Power Supply For All Users Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
- 5 hours/day
- Power Supply For All Users Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
- 6 hours/day
Land Use and Local Economy
Land-use records for Sonathu show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 35.3 hectares and irrigated land is 31.45 hectares (89.1% 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
- 15.92
- Fallows Land Other Than Current Fallows Area In Hectares
- 0.7 hectares
- Current Fallows Area In Hectares
- 17.08 hectares
- Net Area Sown In Hectares
- 35.3
- Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
- 3.85 hectares
- Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
- 31.45
- Other Source Specify Area In Hectares
- 10.3 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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Search on Google Maps Search on OpenStreetMapBank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Sonathu
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
- 5–10 km
- Commercial Bank
- Not available in village
- Cooperative Bank
- Not available in village
- Same-area Bank Service Records
- 5
- 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 | 5 | 100% |
Top Banks in Matched Records
| Bank | Records | Share |
|---|---|---|
| State Bank of India | 2 | 40% |
| Axis Bank Limited | 1 | 20% |
| Central Bank of India | 1 | 20% |
| Hdfc Bank Ltd. | 1 | 20% |
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 | 824237 | Gaya | Sherghati | Cherki | Gaya, Bihar-824237 Beladih, Po+ps- Cherki, Gaya, Bihar, 824237 |
| Hdfc Bank Ltd. | ATM | 824237 | Gaya | Gaya Town CD Block | Gaya (M Corp. + Og) | 0 Hdfcbanklimited, Wardno06, Lohapulcherki(manjher), Pocherki, Gurua, Distgaya, Bihar824237, Gaya, Bihar, 824237 |
| State Bank of India | ATM | 824237 | Gaya | Bodh Gaya | Bodh Gaya (Np) | Cherki Bazar Khizer Market, 1st Floor Cherki Bazar, Gaya, Bihar, 824237 |
| Central Bank of India | ATM | 824237 | Gaya | Sherghati | Khandail | Gaya Gaya Sherghati Rd, Khaindal, Teh.sherghati, Gaya, Bihar, 824237 |
| State Bank of India | ATM | 824237 | Gaya | Gaya Town CD Block | Gaya (M Corp. + Og) | Gaya S/O Late Badru Jama, Near Janta Medical Hall, Gaya, Bihar, 824237 |
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 Sonathu village in?
Sonathu village is in Gaya district.
Which state is Sonathu village in?
Sonathu village is in Bihar.
Which block is Sonathu under?
Sonathu comes under Gurua Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.
What is the Census village code of Sonathu?
The Census village code of Sonathu is 255726.
Which Gram Panchayat is Sonathu under?
Sonathu is listed under Rajan Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Gurua.
What is the population of Sonathu village?
The village record lists 758 people and 135 households for Sonathu.
How many households are in Sonathu village?
The village record lists 135 households for Sonathu.
What is the male and female population of Sonathu?
The record lists 392 male residents and 366 female residents for Sonathu.
What is the sex ratio of Sonathu village?
The sex ratio of Sonathu is 933.67 females per 1000 males in the available record.
What is the area of Sonathu village?
The reported geographical area of Sonathu is 69 hectares.
What is the population density of Sonathu village?
The approximate population density of Sonathu is 1,098.55 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.
What is the nearest town to Sonathu?
The nearest town listed for Sonathu is Sherghati, about 10 km away.
How far is Sonathu from the district headquarters?
Sonathu is about 26 km from Gaya, the district headquarters listed in the available records.
How far is Sonathu from the sub-district headquarters?
Sonathu is about 9 km from Gurua, the block headquarters listed in the available records.
What education facilities are listed for Sonathu?
The village facility record lists 1 government primary school for Sonathu.
What crops or land-use details are reported for Sonathu?
For Sonathu, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 35.3 hectares and irrigated land is 31.45 hectares.
Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Sonathu?
The page shows 5 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Sonathu. These records include 4 banks. Verify current service status with the bank before visiting.