Where is Sonwalia village located?
Sonwalia is in Baikunthpur Block of Gopalganj district in Bihar, India.
Indian Village Directory
Sonwalia Village
Sonwalia is an inhabited village in Baikunthpur Block of Gopalganj district, Bihar. Its Census village code is 231186, the Census 2011 record lists 5,297 people in 909 households and the reported area is 297 hectares. The local references include Hamidpur Gram Panchayat, Baikunthpur CD Block and the nearest town reference is Barauli at about 21 km.
Village Code231186
Population5,297
Households909
Area297 hectares
Nearest TownBarauli
Key Village Facts
- Village
- Sonwalia
- Census Village Code
- 231186
- State
- Bihar
- State Census Code
- 10
- District
- Gopalganj
- District Census Code
- 217
- Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
- Baikunthpur
- Sub-district Census Code
- 01228
- CD Block
- Baikunthpur
- Gram Panchayat
- Hamidpur
- Households
- 909
- Population
- 5,297
- Male Population
- 2,706
- Female Population
- 2,591
- Sex Ratio
- 957.5
- Area
- 297 hectares
- Area
- 2.97 sq km
- Nearest Town
- Barauli
- Nearest Town Distance
- 21 km
- PIN Code Reported in Source Data
- 841420
- Reference Year
- 2009
Detailed village profile
Sonwalia at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 5,297 people, 297 hectares of reported area and Barauli as the nearest town reference for Sonwalia, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
- Sonwalia falls under Baikunthpur Block in Gopalganj district, Bihar.
- The Census village code is 231186.
- The record lists 5,297 people living in 909 households.
- The reported village area is 297 hectares.
- The nearest town named in the record is Barauli.
- 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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- Some details may be blank because they were not listed in the public record. A blank value does not always mean that the facility is unavailable today. Please verify important information with official records before using it for legal, administrative, land, postal, or financial work source data may be incomplete.
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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 Density1,783.5 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size5.83 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share11.78%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share0.51%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share58.8%Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.
Census Codes and Administrative Details
These Census 2011 identifiers place Sonwalia in the official administrative record. Census village code 231186, Hamidpur Gram Panchayat and Baikunthpur CD Block.
- State Census Code
- 10
- District Census Code
- 217
- Sub-district Census Code
- 01228
- Village Census Code
- 231186
- CD Block Code
- 0216
- Gram Panchayat Code
- 0008
- CD Block Name
- Baikunthpur
- Gram Panchayat Name
- Hamidpur
Location and Distance
Barauli is the nearest town listed for Sonwalia, about 21 km away. Gopalganj is listed as the district headquarters at about 51 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.
- Sub-district Headquarter
- Baikunthpur
- Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
- 7 km
- District Headquarter
- Gopalganj
- Distance from District Headquarter
- 51 km
- Nearest Statutory Town
- Barauli
- Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
- 21 km
- Nearest Town within State/UT
- Barauli
- Distance within State/UT
- 21 km
- Nearest Town
- Barauli
- Distance from Nearest Town
- 21 km
- Total Geographical Area
- 297 hectares
- Area
- 2.97 sq km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 5,297 people in 909 households, with 2,706 male residents and 2,591 female residents. The average household size is 5.83, and SC share is 11.78% and ST share is 0.51% for Sonwalia. Population density works out to about 1,783.5 people per sq km.
- Total Households
- 909
- Total Population
- 5,297
- Male Population
- 2,706
- Female Population
- 2,591
- Sex Ratio
- 957.5
- Average Household Size
- 5.83
- SC Population
- 624
- SC Male Population
- 327
- SC Female Population
- 297
- SC Population Share
- 11.78
- ST Population
- 27
- ST Male Population
- 11
- ST Female Population
- 16
- ST Population Share
- 0.51
- Village Status
- Inhabited
Education Facilities
Education entries for Sonwalia list 5 government primary schools and 1 government middle 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
- 5
- Government Middle School
- Available
- Government Middle School Count
- 1
Drinking Water and Sanitation
Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Sonwalia include hand pump water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.
- Uncovered Well
- Available
- Hand Pump
- Available
- Hand Pump Functions All Year
- Available
- Open Drainage
- Available
- Open Kutcha Drainage
- Available
- Drain Water Discharge Destination
- Sewer plant
- No Organized Street Garbage System
- Available
- Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
- 112.8 hectares
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
Connectivity records for Sonwalia include black-topped road access and all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.
- Auto / Modified Auto Service
- Available
- Vans
- Available
- Tractors
- Available
- Cycle Rickshaw
- Available
- Animal Cart
- 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 Sonwalia include cooperative 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.
- Cooperative Bank
- Available
- Public Distribution System PDS Shop
- Available
- Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
- Available
- ASHA
- Available
- Daily Newspaper Supply
- Available
- Assembly Polling Station
- Available
- Birth And Death Registration Office
- Available
Land Use and Local Economy
Land-use records for Sonwalia show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 192 hectares and irrigated land is 112.8 hectares (58.8% 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
- 105.0
- Net Area Sown In Hectares
- 192.0
- Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
- 79.2 hectares
- Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
- 112.8
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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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Sonwalia
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
- Available in village
- Same-area Bank Service Records
- 2
- Banks in Matched Records
- 2
- Matched PINs
- 1
Match basis: ATM/CDM/CRM records found in the same local admin area
ATM/CDM/CRM Type Summary
| Device Type | Records | Share |
|---|---|---|
| ATM | 1 | 50% |
| CRM | 1 | 50% |
Top Banks in Matched Records
| Bank | Records | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Central Bank of India | 1 | 50% |
| State Bank of India | 1 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central Bank of India | ATM | 841409 | Gopalganj | Baikunthpur | Dighwa | Dubauli Dighwa Dubauli, Gopalganj, Bihar, 841409 |
| State Bank of India | CRM | 841409 | Gopalganj | Baikunthpur | Dighwa | Dak Bunglow Road Dighwa-Dubauli, Gopalganj, Bihar, 841409 |
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 Sonwalia village in?
Sonwalia village is in Gopalganj district.
Which state is Sonwalia village in?
Sonwalia village is in Bihar.
Which block is Sonwalia under?
Sonwalia comes under Baikunthpur Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.
What is the Census village code of Sonwalia?
The Census village code of Sonwalia is 231186.
Which Gram Panchayat is Sonwalia under?
Sonwalia is listed under HAMIDPUR Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Baikunthpur.
What is the population of Sonwalia village?
The village record lists 5,297 people and 909 households for Sonwalia.
How many households are in Sonwalia village?
The village record lists 909 households for Sonwalia.
What is the male and female population of Sonwalia?
The record lists 2,706 male residents and 2,591 female residents for Sonwalia.
What is the sex ratio of Sonwalia village?
The sex ratio of Sonwalia is 957.5 females per 1000 males in the available record.
What is the area of Sonwalia village?
The reported geographical area of Sonwalia is 297 hectares.
What is the population density of Sonwalia village?
The approximate population density of Sonwalia is 1,783.5 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.
What is the nearest town to Sonwalia?
The nearest town listed for Sonwalia is Barauli, about 21 km away.
How far is Sonwalia from the district headquarters?
Sonwalia is about 51 km from Gopalganj, the district headquarters listed in the available records.
How far is Sonwalia from the sub-district headquarters?
Sonwalia is about 7 km from Baikunthpur, the block headquarters listed in the available records.
What education facilities are listed for Sonwalia?
The village facility record lists 5 government primary schools and 1 government middle school for Sonwalia.
What crops or land-use details are reported for Sonwalia?
For Sonwalia, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 192 hectares and irrigated land is 112.8 hectares.
Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Sonwalia?
The page shows 2 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Sonwalia. These records include 2 banks. Verify current service status with the bank before visiting.