Where is Sonawan village located?
Sonawan is in Durgawati Block of Kaimur (Bhabua) district in Bihar, India.
Indian Village Directory
Sonawan Village
Sonawan is an inhabited village in Durgawati Block of Kaimur (Bhabua) district, Bihar. Its Census village code is 249610, the Census 2011 record lists 721 people in 101 households and the reported area is 91 hectares. The local references include Awariya Gram Panchayat, Durgawati CD Block and the nearest town reference is Bhabua at about 32 km.
Village Code249610
Population721
Households101
Area91 hectares
Nearest TownBhabua
Key Village Facts
- Village
- Sonawan
- Census Village Code
- 249610
- State
- Bihar
- State Census Code
- 10
- District
- Kaimur (Bhabua)
- District Census Code
- 233
- Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
- Durgawati
- Sub-district Census Code
- 01450
- CD Block
- Durgawati
- Gram Panchayat
- Awariya
- Households
- 101
- Population
- 721
- Male Population
- 356
- Female Population
- 365
- Sex Ratio
- 1,025.28
- Area
- 91 hectares
- Area
- 0.91 sq km
- Nearest Town
- Bhabua
- Nearest Town Distance
- 32 km
- Reference Year
- 2009
Detailed village profile
Sonawan at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 721 people, 91 hectares of reported area and Bhabua as the nearest town reference for Sonawan, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
- Sonawan falls under Durgawati Block in Kaimur (Bhabua) district, Bihar.
- The Census village code is 249610.
- The record lists 721 people living in 101 households.
- The reported village area is 91 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 Density792.31 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size7.14 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share19.69%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share0.28%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share100%Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.
Census Codes and Administrative Details
These Census 2011 identifiers place Sonawan in the official administrative record. Census village code 249610, Awariya Gram Panchayat and Durgawati CD Block.
- State Census Code
- 10
- District Census Code
- 233
- Sub-district Census Code
- 01450
- Village Census Code
- 249610
- CD Block Code
- 0438
- Gram Panchayat Code
- 7289
- CD Block Name
- Durgawati
- Gram Panchayat Name
- Awariya
Location and Distance
Bhabua is the nearest town listed for Sonawan, about 32 km away. Bhabua is listed as the district headquarters at about 32 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.
- Sub-district Headquarter
- Durgawati
- Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
- 2 km
- District Headquarter
- Bhabua
- Distance from District Headquarter
- 32 km
- Nearest Statutory Town
- Bhabua
- Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
- 32 km
- Nearest Town within State/UT
- Bhabua
- Distance within State/UT
- 32 km
- Nearest Town
- Bhabua
- Distance from Nearest Town
- 32 km
- Total Geographical Area
- 91 hectares
- Area
- 0.91 sq km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 721 people in 101 households, with 356 male residents and 365 female residents. The average household size is 7.14, and SC share is 19.69% and ST share is 0.28% for Sonawan. Population density works out to about 792.31 people per sq km.
- Total Households
- 101
- Total Population
- 721
- Male Population
- 356
- Female Population
- 365
- Sex Ratio
- 1,025.28
- Average Household Size
- 7.14
- SC Population
- 142
- SC Male Population
- 72
- SC Female Population
- 70
- SC Population Share
- 19.69
- ST Population
- 2
- ST Female Population
- 2
- ST Population Share
- 0.28
- Village Status
- Inhabited
Education Facilities
Education entries for Sonawan 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 Sonawan 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
- 72.5 hectares
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
Connectivity rows cover roads, transport, communication and access-related facilities for Sonawan.
- Telephone Landlines
- Available
- Public Call Office / Mobile PCO
- Available
- Taxi
- Available
- Vans
- Available
- Tractors
- Available
- Cycle Rickshaw
- Available
- Cycle Pulled Rickshaws Machine Driven
- Available
- Footpath
- Available
Power Supply
Domestic power supply for Sonawan is reported as 12 hours per day in summer and 10 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
- 12 hours/day
- Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
- 10 hours/day
- Power Supply For Agriculture Use
- Available
- Power Supply For Agriculture Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
- 18 hours/day
- Power Supply For Agriculture Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
- 15 hours/day
Land Use and Local Economy
Land-use records for Sonawan show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 82.7 hectares and irrigated land is 82.7 hectares (100% 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
- 8.3
- Net Area Sown In Hectares
- 82.7
- Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
- 82.7
- Canals Area In Hectares
- 10.2 hectares
Other Available Details
These extra fields are shown because they may still be useful for understanding the village record.
- Nutritional Centres Others
- Available
- Noindex
- False
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which district is Sonawan village in?
Sonawan village is in Kaimur (Bhabua) district.
Which state is Sonawan village in?
Sonawan village is in Bihar.
Which block is Sonawan under?
Sonawan comes under Durgawati Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.
What is the Census village code of Sonawan?
The Census village code of Sonawan is 249610.
Which Gram Panchayat is Sonawan under?
Sonawan is listed under Awariya Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Durgawati.
What is the population of Sonawan village?
The village record lists 721 people and 101 households for Sonawan.
How many households are in Sonawan village?
The village record lists 101 households for Sonawan.
What is the male and female population of Sonawan?
The record lists 356 male residents and 365 female residents for Sonawan.
What is the sex ratio of Sonawan village?
The sex ratio of Sonawan is 1,025.28 females per 1000 males in the available record.
What is the area of Sonawan village?
The reported geographical area of Sonawan is 91 hectares.
What is the population density of Sonawan village?
The approximate population density of Sonawan is 792.31 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.
What is the nearest town to Sonawan?
The nearest town listed for Sonawan is Bhabua, about 32 km away.
How far is Sonawan from the district headquarters?
Sonawan is about 32 km from Bhabua, the district headquarters listed in the available records.
How far is Sonawan from the sub-district headquarters?
Sonawan is about 2 km from Durgawati, the block headquarters listed in the available records.
What education facilities are listed for Sonawan?
The village facility record lists 1 government primary school for Sonawan.
What crops or land-use details are reported for Sonawan?
For Sonawan, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 82.7 hectares and irrigated land is 82.7 hectares.
Is a primary school reported for this village?
No. The village record marks a primary school as not available for Sonawan.