Sondiha is an inhabited village in Mohanpur Block of Gaya district, Bihar. Its Census village code is 257204, the Census 2011 record lists 346 people in 51 households and the reported area is 130 hectares. The local references include Laikhaipur Gram Panchayat, Mohanpur CD Block and the nearest town reference is Sherghati at about 21 km.
In short:
Sondiha is a village in Mohanpur Block, Gaya district, Bihar, India. The available record shows Census village code 257204 and 346 people in 51 households.
Village Code257204
Population346
Households51
Area130 hectares
Nearest TownSherghati
Detailed village profile
Sondiha at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 346 people, 130 hectares of reported area and Sherghati as the nearest town reference for Sondiha, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
Sondiha falls under Mohanpur Block in Gaya district, Bihar.
The Census village code is 257204.
The record lists 346 people living in 51 households.
The reported village area is 130 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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Census and Amenities
Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records
DCHB Publisher
Registrar General of India, Government of India
Key Village Facts
Village
Sondiha
Census Village Code
257204
State
Bihar
State Census Code
10
District
Gaya
District Census Code
236
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Mohanpur
Sub-district Census Code
01509
CD Block
Mohanpur
Gram Panchayat
Laikhaipur
Households
51
Population
346
Male Population
184
Female Population
162
Sex Ratio
880.43
Area
130 hectares
Area
1.3 sq km
Nearest Town
Sherghati
Nearest Town Distance
21 km
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 Density266.15 people / sq km
Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size6.78 people
Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share37.86%
Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share0%
Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share54.7%
Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.
Census Codes and Administrative Details
These Census 2011 identifiers place Sondiha in the official administrative record. Census village code 257204, Laikhaipur Gram Panchayat and Mohanpur CD Block.
State Census Code
10
District Census Code
236
Sub-district Census Code
01509
Village Census Code
257204
CD Block Code
0497
CD Block Name
Mohanpur
Gram Panchayat Name
Laikhaipur
Location and Distance
Sherghati is the nearest town listed for Sondiha, about 21 km away. Gaya is listed as the district headquarters at about 45 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.
Sub-district Headquarter
Mohanpur
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
4 km
District Headquarter
Gaya
Distance from District Headquarter
45 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Sherghati
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
21 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Sherghati
Distance within State/UT
21 km
Nearest Town
Sherghati
Distance from Nearest Town
21 km
Total Geographical Area
130 hectares
Area
1.3 sq km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 346 people in 51 households, with 184 male residents and 162 female residents. The average household size is 6.78, and SC share is 37.86% and ST share is 0% for Sondiha. Population density works out to about 266.15 people per sq km.
Total Households
51
Total Population
346
Male Population
184
Female Population
162
Sex Ratio
880.43
Average Household Size
6.78
SC Population
131
SC Male Population
68
SC Female Population
63
SC Population Share
37.86
Village Status
Inhabited
Education Facilities
Education entries for Sondiha list 1 government primary school and 1 private primary 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
Private Primary School
Available
Private Primary School Count
1
Drinking Water and Sanitation
Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Sondiha 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
Navigable Waterways River Canal
Available
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
2.7 hectares
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
Connectivity records for Sondiha include all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.
Tractors
Available
Cycle Rickshaw
Available
Cycle Pulled Rickshaws Machine Driven
Available
Animal Cart
Available
Major District Road
Available
Other District Road
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
All Weather Road
Available
Footpath
Available
Financial, Market and Public Services
Public-service entries for Sondiha include self-help groups. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.
Self Help Group SHG
Available
Community Centre
Available
Sports Field
Available
Sports Club Recreation Centre
Available
Public Library
Available
Public Reading Room
Available
Daily Newspaper Supply
Available
Land Use and Local Economy
Land-use records for Sondiha show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 41.7 hectares and irrigated land is 22.8 hectares (54.7% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.
Agricultural Commodities First
Paddy
Forest Area In Hectares
61.1 hectares
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
27.2
Net Area Sown In Hectares
41.7
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
18.9 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
22.8
Other Source Specify Area In Hectares
20.1 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
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Source note: Vill prepares village pages mainly from Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records published under the Registrar General of India, Government of India. Postal context is for address reference, and banking context uses available Reserve Bank of India (RBI) access records where shown. Some values may be blank, old or not listed. Please verify important details with official records before using them for legal, land, revenue, postal, financial or administrative work. Page last reviewed: 30 May 2026.