Where is Sorakhar village located?
Sorakhar is in Barsoi Block of Katihar district in Bihar, India.
Indian Village Directory
Sorakhar Village
Sorakhar is an inhabited village in Barsoi Block of Katihar district, Bihar. Its Census village code is 224979, the Census 2011 record lists 468 people in 111 households and the reported area is 70 hectares. The local references include Basgaon Gram Panchayat, Barsoi CD Block and the nearest town reference is Katihar at about 50 km.
Sorakhar is a village in Barsoi Block, Katihar district, Bihar, India. The available record shows Census village code 224979 and 468 people in 111 households.
Village Code224979
Population468
Households111
Area70 hectares
Nearest TownKatihar
Detailed village profile
Sorakhar at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 468 people, 70 hectares of reported area and Katihar as the nearest town reference for Sorakhar, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
- Sorakhar falls under Barsoi Block in Katihar district, Bihar.
- The Census village code is 224979.
- The record lists 468 people living in 111 households.
- The reported village area is 70 hectares.
- The nearest town named in the record is Katihar.
- 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
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 Village Facts
- Village
- Sorakhar
- Census Village Code
- 224979
- State
- Bihar
- State Census Code
- 10
- District
- Katihar
- District Census Code
- 212
- Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
- Barsoi
- Sub-district Census Code
- 01147
- CD Block
- Barsoi
- Gram Panchayat
- Basgaon
- Households
- 111
- Population
- 468
- Male Population
- 234
- Female Population
- 234
- Sex Ratio
- 1,000
- Area
- 70 hectares
- Area
- 0.7 sq km
- Nearest Town
- Katihar
- Nearest Town Distance
- 50 km
- PIN Code Reported in Source Data
- 855102
- 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 Density
668.57 people / sq km
Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size
4.22 people
Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share
0%
Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share
0%
Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share
67.3%
Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.
Census Codes and Administrative Details
These Census 2011 identifiers place Sorakhar in the official administrative record. Census village code 224979, Basgaon Gram Panchayat and Barsoi CD Block.
- State Census Code
- 10
- District Census Code
- 212
- Sub-district Census Code
- 01147
- Village Census Code
- 224979
- CD Block Code
- 0135
- Gram Panchayat Code
- 0019
- CD Block Name
- Barsoi
- Gram Panchayat Name
- Basgaon
Location and Distance
Katihar is the nearest town listed for Sorakhar, about 50 km away. Katihar is listed as the district headquarters at about 50 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.
- Sub-district Headquarter
- Barsoi
- Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
- 10 km
- District Headquarter
- Katihar
- Distance from District Headquarter
- 50 km
- Nearest Statutory Town
- Katihar
- Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
- 50 km
- Nearest Town within State/UT
- Katihar
- Distance within State/UT
- 50 km
- Nearest Town
- Katihar
- Distance from Nearest Town
- 50 km
- Total Geographical Area
- 70 hectares
- Area
- 0.7 sq km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 468 people in 111 households, with 234 male residents and 234 female residents. The average household size is 4.22, and SC share is 0% and ST share is 0% for Sorakhar. Population density works out to about 668.57 people per sq km.
- Total Households
- 111
- Total Population
- 468
- Male Population
- 234
- Female Population
- 234
- Sex Ratio
- 1,000
- Average Household Size
- 4.22
- Village Status
- Inhabited
Education Facilities
Education entries for Sorakhar 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 Sorakhar include hand pump water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.
- Hand Pump
- Available
- Hand Pump Functions All Year
- Available
- Tube Wells Borehole
- Available
- Tube Wells Borehole Functions All Year
- Available
- Open Drainage
- Available
- Open Kutcha Drainage
- Available
- Drain Water Discharge Destination
- Sewer plant
- No Organized Street Garbage System
- Available
- Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
- 1 hectares
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
Connectivity records for Sorakhar include black-topped road access and all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.
- Cycle Pulled Rickshaws Machine Driven
- 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 Sorakhar include ASHA services and assembly polling station. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.
- ASHA
- Available
- Assembly Polling Station
- Available
Land Use and Local Economy
Land-use records for Sorakhar show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 52 hectares and irrigated land is 35 hectares (67.3% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.
- Agricultural Commodities First
- Paddy
- Forest Area In Hectares
- 1.6 hectares
- Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
- 2.0
- Barren Un Cultivable Land Area In Hectares
- 3 hectares
- Land Under Miscellaneous Tree Crops Etc Area In Hectares
- 5.4 hectares
- Fallows Land Other Than Current Fallows Area In Hectares
- 2 hectares
- Current Fallows Area In Hectares
- 3 hectares
- Net Area Sown In Hectares
- 52.0
- Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
- 17 hectares
- Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
- 35.0
- Canals Area In Hectares
- 35 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
Map and Location
Verified latitude and longitude are not available in the source data. Use the map search links for general location reference only.
Verified map coordinates are not reported in the source data.
You can search this village name on Google Maps or OpenStreetMap for a general location check. Please verify the result from official or local sources before using it for travel, land, legal, emergency or administrative work.
Search on Google Maps Search on OpenStreetMapBank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Sorakhar
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.
- Village ATM Status
- Not available in village
- Nearest ATM Facility
- 5–10 km
- Commercial Bank
- Not available in village
- Cooperative Bank
- Not available in village
- Same-area Bank Service Records
- 3
- Banks in Matched Records
- 2
- Matched PINs
- 1
Match basis: ATM/CDM/CRM records found in the same PIN, district and local admin area
ATM/CDM/CRM Type Summary
| Device Type | Records | Share |
|---|---|---|
| ATM | 2 | 67% |
| CRM | 1 | 33% |
Top Banks in Matched Records
| Bank | Records | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Indian Bank | 2 | 67% |
| State Bank of India | 1 | 33% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian Bank | ATM | 855102 | Katihar | Barsoi | Abadpur | Barsoi Katihar Parmanik Tola, Abadhpur, Katihar, Bihar, 855102 |
| State Bank of India | CRM | 855102 | Katihar | Barsoi | Sultanpur | Sultanpur Near Thana Chowk, Katihar, Bihar, 855102 |
| Indian Bank | ATM | 855102 | Katihar | Barsoi | Bans Kota | Barsoi, Katihar Bans Kota, Sultanpur, Katihar, Bihar, 855102 |
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 Sorakhar village in?
Sorakhar village is in Katihar district.
Which state is Sorakhar village in?
Sorakhar village is in Bihar.
Which block is Sorakhar under?
Sorakhar comes under Barsoi Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.
What is the Census village code of Sorakhar?
The Census village code of Sorakhar is 224979.
Which Gram Panchayat is Sorakhar under?
Sorakhar is listed under BASGAON Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Barsoi.
What is the population of Sorakhar village?
The village record lists 468 people and 111 households for Sorakhar.
How many households are in Sorakhar village?
The village record lists 111 households for Sorakhar.
What is the male and female population of Sorakhar?
The record lists 234 male residents and 234 female residents for Sorakhar.
What is the sex ratio of Sorakhar village?
The sex ratio of Sorakhar is 1,000 females per 1000 males in the available record.
What is the area of Sorakhar village?
The reported geographical area of Sorakhar is 70 hectares.
What is the population density of Sorakhar village?
The approximate population density of Sorakhar is 668.57 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.
What is the nearest town to Sorakhar?
The nearest town listed for Sorakhar is Katihar, about 50 km away.
How far is Sorakhar from the district headquarters?
Sorakhar is about 50 km from Katihar, the district headquarters listed in the available records.
How far is Sorakhar from the sub-district headquarters?
Sorakhar is about 10 km from Barsoi, the block headquarters listed in the available records.
What education facilities are listed for Sorakhar?
The village facility record lists 1 government primary school for Sorakhar.
What crops or land-use details are reported for Sorakhar?
For Sorakhar, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 52 hectares and irrigated land is 35 hectares.
Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Sorakhar?
The page shows 3 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Sorakhar. These records include 2 banks. Verify current service status with the bank before visiting.