Where is Sonhan village located?
Sonhan is in Bhabua Block of Kaimur (Bhabua) district in Bihar, India.
Indian Village Directory
Sonhan Village
Sonhan is an inhabited village in Bhabua Block of Kaimur (Bhabua) district, Bihar. Its Census village code is 250143, the Census 2011 record lists 2,800 people in 446 households and the reported area is 337 hectares. The local references include Sonhan Gram Panchayat, Bhabua CD Block and the nearest town reference is Bhabua at about 10 km.
Village Code250143
Population2,800
Households446
Area337 hectares
Nearest TownBhabua
Key Village Facts
- Village
- Sonhan
- Census Village Code
- 250143
- State
- Bihar
- State Census Code
- 10
- District
- Kaimur (Bhabua)
- District Census Code
- 233
- Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
- Bhabua
- Sub-district Census Code
- 01453
- CD Block
- Bhabua
- Gram Panchayat
- Sonhan
- Households
- 446
- Population
- 2,800
- Male Population
- 1,445
- Female Population
- 1,355
- Sex Ratio
- 937.72
- Area
- 337 hectares
- Area
- 3.37 sq km
- Nearest Town
- Bhabua
- Nearest Town Distance
- 10 km
- Reference Year
- 2009
Detailed village profile
Sonhan at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 2,800 people, 337 hectares of reported area and Bhabua as the nearest town reference for Sonhan, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
- Sonhan falls under Bhabua Block in Kaimur (Bhabua) district, Bihar.
- The Census village code is 250143.
- The record lists 2,800 people living in 446 households.
- The reported village area is 337 hectares.
- The nearest town named in the record is Bhabua.
- 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
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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 Calculated Values
These values are calculated from the same village record to make comparison easier. They are not separate official figures.
Population Density830.86 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size6.28 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share20.71%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share7.71%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share68.2%Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.
Census Codes and Administrative Details
These Census 2011 identifiers place Sonhan in the official administrative record. Census village code 250143, Sonhan Gram Panchayat and Bhabua CD Block.
- State Census Code
- 10
- District Census Code
- 233
- Sub-district Census Code
- 01453
- Village Census Code
- 250143
- CD Block Code
- 0441
- Gram Panchayat Code
- 7338
- CD Block Name
- Bhabua
- Gram Panchayat Name
- Sonhan
Location and Distance
Bhabua is the nearest town listed for Sonhan, about 10 km away. Bhabua is listed as the district headquarters at about 10 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.
- Sub-district Headquarter
- Bhabua
- Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
- 10 km
- District Headquarter
- Bhabua
- Distance from District Headquarter
- 10 km
- Nearest Statutory Town
- Bhabua
- Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
- 10 km
- Nearest Town within State/UT
- Bhabua
- Distance within State/UT
- 10 km
- Nearest Town
- Bhabua
- Distance from Nearest Town
- 10 km
- Total Geographical Area
- 337 hectares
- Area
- 3.37 sq km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 2,800 people in 446 households, with 1,445 male residents and 1,355 female residents. The average household size is 6.28, and SC share is 20.71% and ST share is 7.71% for Sonhan. Population density works out to about 830.86 people per sq km.
- Total Households
- 446
- Total Population
- 2,800
- Male Population
- 1,445
- Female Population
- 1,355
- Sex Ratio
- 937.72
- Average Household Size
- 6.28
- SC Population
- 580
- SC Male Population
- 312
- SC Female Population
- 268
- SC Population Share
- 20.71
- ST Population
- 216
- ST Male Population
- 102
- ST Female Population
- 114
- ST Population Share
- 7.71
- Village Status
- Inhabited
Education Facilities
Education entries for Sonhan list 1 government primary school, 1 government middle school and 1 government 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
Health Facilities
Health records mark ASHA worker as available for Sonhan. Verify current services locally before medical use.
- Primary Health Sub Centre Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
- 2
- Primary Health Sub Centre Para Medical Staff In Position Count
- 2
- Maternity And Child Welfare Centre Count
- 1
- Maternity And Child Welfare Centre Doctors Total Strength Count
- 2
- Maternity And Child Welfare Centre Doctors In Position Count
- 2
- Maternity And Child Welfare Centre Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
- 4
- Maternity And Child Welfare Centre Para Medical Staff In Position Count
- 4
- Family Welfare Centre Count
- 1
- Family Welfare Centre Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
- 1
- Family Welfare Centre Para Medical Staff In Position Count
- 1
Drinking Water and Sanitation
Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Sonhan 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.
- Tap Water Untreated
- Available
- Tap Water Untreated Functions All Year
- Available
- Uncovered Well
- Available
- Uncovered Well Functions All Year
- Available
- Hand Pump
- Available
- Hand Pump Functions All Year
- Available
- Tube Wells Borehole
- Available
- Tube Wells Borehole Functions All Year
- Available
- River Canal
- Available
- Tank Pond Lake
- Available
- Open Drainage
- Available
- Open Kutcha Drainage
- Available
- Drain Water Discharge Destination
- Sewer plant
- Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
- 50 hectares
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
Connectivity records for Sonhan include black-topped road access and all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.
- Post Office
- Available
- Public Call Office / Mobile PCO
- Available
- Public Bus Service
- Available
- Tractors
- Available
- Cycle Rickshaw
- Available
- Cycle Pulled Rickshaws Machine Driven
- 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 Sonhan include commercial 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.
- ATM
- Available
- Commercial Bank
- Available
- Public Distribution System PDS Shop
- Available
- Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
- Available
- ASHA
- Available
- Assembly Polling Station
- Available
- Birth And Death Registration Office
- Available
Power Supply
Domestic power supply for Sonhan is reported as 8 hours per day in summer and 8 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
- 8 hours/day
- Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
- 8 hours/day
- Power Supply For Agriculture Use
- Available
- Power Supply For Agriculture Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
- 8 hours/day
- Power Supply For Agriculture Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
- 8 hours/day
- Power Supply For Commercial Use
- Available
- Power Supply For Commercial Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
- 8 hours/day
- Power Supply For Commercial Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
- 8 hours/day
- Power Supply For All Users
- Available
- Power Supply For All Users Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
- 8 hours/day
- Power Supply For All Users Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
- 8 hours/day
Land Use and Local Economy
Land-use records for Sonhan show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 315.1 hectares and irrigated land is 215 hectares (68.2% 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
- 21.9
- Net Area Sown In Hectares
- 315.1
- Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
- 100.1 hectares
- Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
- 215.0
- Canals Area In Hectares
- 115 hectares
- Other Source Specify Area In Hectares
- 50 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
- Noindex
- False
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which district is Sonhan village in?
Sonhan village is in Kaimur (Bhabua) district.
Which state is Sonhan village in?
Sonhan village is in Bihar.
Which block is Sonhan under?
Sonhan comes under Bhabua Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.
What is the Census village code of Sonhan?
The Census village code of Sonhan is 250143.
Which Gram Panchayat is Sonhan under?
Sonhan is listed under Sonhan Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Bhabua.
What is the population of Sonhan village?
The village record lists 2,800 people and 446 households for Sonhan.
How many households are in Sonhan village?
The village record lists 446 households for Sonhan.
What is the male and female population of Sonhan?
The record lists 1,445 male residents and 1,355 female residents for Sonhan.
What is the sex ratio of Sonhan village?
The sex ratio of Sonhan is 937.72 females per 1000 males in the available record.
What is the area of Sonhan village?
The reported geographical area of Sonhan is 337 hectares.
What is the population density of Sonhan village?
The approximate population density of Sonhan is 830.86 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.
What is the nearest town to Sonhan?
The nearest town listed for Sonhan is Bhabua, about 10 km away.
How far is Sonhan from the district headquarters?
Sonhan is about 10 km from Bhabua, the district headquarters listed in the available records.
How far is Sonhan from the sub-district headquarters?
Sonhan is about 10 km from Bhabua, the block headquarters listed in the available records.
What education facilities are listed for Sonhan?
The village facility record lists 1 government primary school, 1 government middle school and 1 government secondary school for Sonhan.
What crops or land-use details are reported for Sonhan?
For Sonhan, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 315.1 hectares and irrigated land is 215 hectares.
Is a primary school reported for this village?
No. The village record marks a primary school as not available for Sonhan.