Where is Sotwa village located?
Sotwa is in Nuaon Block of Kaimur (Bhabua) district in Bihar, India.
Indian Village Directory
Sotwa Village
Sotwa is an inhabited village in Nuaon Block of Kaimur (Bhabua) district, Bihar. Its Census village code is 249092, the Census 2011 record lists 909 people in 118 households and the reported area is 172 hectares. The local references include Chandesh Gram Panchayat, Nuaon CD Block and the nearest town reference is Bhabua at about 38 km.
Village Code249092
Population909
Households118
Area172 hectares
Nearest TownBhabua
Key Village Facts
- Village
- Sotwa
- Census Village Code
- 249092
- State
- Bihar
- State Census Code
- 10
- District
- Kaimur (Bhabua)
- District Census Code
- 233
- Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
- Nuaon
- Sub-district Census Code
- 01447
- CD Block
- Nuaon
- Gram Panchayat
- Chandesh
- Households
- 118
- Population
- 909
- Male Population
- 469
- Female Population
- 440
- Sex Ratio
- 938.17
- Area
- 172 hectares
- Area
- 1.72 sq km
- Nearest Town
- Bhabua
- Nearest Town Distance
- 38 km
- Reference Year
- 2009
Detailed village profile
Sotwa at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 909 people, 172 hectares of reported area and Bhabua as the nearest town reference for Sotwa, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
- Sotwa falls under Nuaon Block in Kaimur (Bhabua) district, Bihar.
- The Census village code is 249092.
- The record lists 909 people living in 118 households.
- The reported village area is 172 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 Density528.49 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size7.7 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share33.99%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share0%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share90.8%Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.
Census Codes and Administrative Details
These Census 2011 identifiers place Sotwa in the official administrative record. Census village code 249092, Chandesh Gram Panchayat and Nuaon CD Block.
- State Census Code
- 10
- District Census Code
- 233
- Sub-district Census Code
- 01447
- Village Census Code
- 249092
- CD Block Code
- 0435
- Gram Panchayat Code
- 7249
- CD Block Name
- Nuaon
- Gram Panchayat Name
- Chandesh
Location and Distance
Bhabua is the nearest town listed for Sotwa, about 38 km away. Bhabua is listed as the district headquarters at about 38 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.
- Sub-district Headquarter
- Nuaon
- Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
- 2 km
- District Headquarter
- Bhabua
- Distance from District Headquarter
- 38 km
- Nearest Statutory Town
- Bhabua
- Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
- 38 km
- Nearest Town within State/UT
- Bhabua
- Distance within State/UT
- 38 km
- Nearest Town
- Bhabua
- Distance from Nearest Town
- 38 km
- Total Geographical Area
- 172 hectares
- Area
- 1.72 sq km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 909 people in 118 households, with 469 male residents and 440 female residents. The average household size is 7.7, and SC share is 33.99% and ST share is 0% for Sotwa. Population density works out to about 528.49 people per sq km.
- Total Households
- 118
- Total Population
- 909
- Male Population
- 469
- Female Population
- 440
- Sex Ratio
- 938.17
- Average Household Size
- 7.7
- SC Population
- 309
- SC Male Population
- 163
- SC Female Population
- 146
- SC Population Share
- 33.99
- Village Status
- Inhabited
Education Facilities
Education entries for Sotwa 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
Health Facilities
Health records mark ASHA worker as available for Sotwa. Verify current services locally before medical use.
- Non Government Medical Facilities Out Patient Count
- 1
- Non Government Medical Facilities In And Out Patient Count
- 1
- Non Government Medical Facilities Charitable Count
- 1
- Non Government Medical Facilities Medical Prctitioner With Mbbs Degree Count
- 2
Drinking Water and Sanitation
Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Sotwa include hand pump water and river or canal 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
- River Canal
- Available
- Open Drainage
- Available
- Open Kutcha Drainage
- Available
- Drain Water Discharge Destination
- Sewer plant
- Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
- 44.3 hectares
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
Connectivity records for Sotwa include mobile phone coverage and all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.
- Telephone Landlines
- Available
- Mobile Phone Coverage
- Available
- Public Bus Service
- Available
- Gravel Kuchha Roads
- Available
- All Weather Road
- Available
- Footpath
- Available
Financial, Market and Public Services
Public-service entries for Sotwa include 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.
- Public Distribution System PDS Shop
- Available
- Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
- Available
- ASHA
- Available
- Assembly Polling Station
- Available
Land Use and Local Economy
Land-use records for Sotwa show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 168 hectares and irrigated land is 152.5 hectares (90.8% 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
- 3.0
- Current Fallows Area In Hectares
- 1 hectares
- Net Area Sown In Hectares
- 168.0
- Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
- 15.5 hectares
- Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
- 152.5
- Canals Area In Hectares
- 108.2 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
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which district is Sotwa village in?
Sotwa village is in Kaimur (Bhabua) district.
Which state is Sotwa village in?
Sotwa village is in Bihar.
Which block is Sotwa under?
Sotwa comes under Nuaon Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.
What is the Census village code of Sotwa?
The Census village code of Sotwa is 249092.
Which Gram Panchayat is Sotwa under?
Sotwa is listed under Chandesh Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Nuaon.
What is the population of Sotwa village?
The village record lists 909 people and 118 households for Sotwa.
How many households are in Sotwa village?
The village record lists 118 households for Sotwa.
What is the male and female population of Sotwa?
The record lists 469 male residents and 440 female residents for Sotwa.
What is the sex ratio of Sotwa village?
The sex ratio of Sotwa is 938.17 females per 1000 males in the available record.
What is the area of Sotwa village?
The reported geographical area of Sotwa is 172 hectares.
What is the population density of Sotwa village?
The approximate population density of Sotwa is 528.49 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.
What is the nearest town to Sotwa?
The nearest town listed for Sotwa is Bhabua, about 38 km away.
How far is Sotwa from the district headquarters?
Sotwa is about 38 km from Bhabua, the district headquarters listed in the available records.
How far is Sotwa from the sub-district headquarters?
Sotwa is about 2 km from Nuaon, the block headquarters listed in the available records.
What education facilities are listed for Sotwa?
The village facility record lists 1 government primary school for Sotwa.
What crops or land-use details are reported for Sotwa?
For Sotwa, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 168 hectares and irrigated land is 152.5 hectares.
Is a primary school reported for this village?
No. The village record marks a primary school as not available for Sotwa.