Where is Sowa village located?
Sowa is in Manihari Block of Katihar district in Bihar, India.
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Sowa Village
Sowa is an inhabited village in Manihari Block of Katihar district, Bihar. Its Census village code is 225709, the Census 2011 record lists 1,965 people in 361 households and the reported area is 467.4 hectares. The local references include Nandanpur Gram Panchayat, Manihari CD Block and the nearest town reference is Manihari at about 8 km.
Sowa is a village in Manihari Block, Katihar district, Bihar, India. The available record shows Census village code 225709 and 1,965 people in 361 households.
Village Code225709
Population1,965
Households361
Area467.4 hectares
Nearest TownManihari
Detailed village profile
Sowa at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 1,965 people, 467.4 hectares of reported area and Manihari as the nearest town reference for Sowa, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
- Sowa falls under Manihari Block in Katihar district, Bihar.
- The Census village code is 225709.
- The record lists 1,965 people living in 361 households.
- The reported village area is 467.4 hectares.
- The nearest town named in the record is Manihari.
- 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
- Banking Context
- Bank ATM, CDM and CRM records use RBI-sourced banking access data
Key Village Facts
- Village
- Sowa
- Census Village Code
- 225709
- State
- Bihar
- State Census Code
- 10
- District
- Katihar
- District Census Code
- 212
- Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
- Manihari
- Sub-district Census Code
- 01156
- CD Block
- Manihari
- Gram Panchayat
- Nandanpur
- Households
- 361
- Population
- 1,965
- Male Population
- 1,029
- Female Population
- 936
- Sex Ratio
- 909.62
- Area
- 467.4 hectares
- Area
- 4.67 sq km
- Nearest Town
- Manihari
- Nearest Town Distance
- 8 km
- 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
420.41 people / sq km
Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size
5.44 people
Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share
7.89%
Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share
66.41%
Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share
77.3%
Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.
Census Codes and Administrative Details
These Census 2011 identifiers place Sowa in the official administrative record. Census village code 225709, Nandanpur Gram Panchayat and Manihari CD Block.
- State Census Code
- 10
- District Census Code
- 212
- Sub-district Census Code
- 01156
- Village Census Code
- 225709
- CD Block Code
- 0144
- Gram Panchayat Code
- 0023
- CD Block Name
- Manihari
- Gram Panchayat Name
- Nandanpur
Location and Distance
Manihari is the nearest town listed for Sowa, about 8 km away. Katihar is listed as the district headquarters at about 18 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.
- Sub-district Headquarter
- Manihari
- Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
- 8 km
- District Headquarter
- Katihar
- Distance from District Headquarter
- 18 km
- Nearest Statutory Town
- Manihari
- Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
- 8 km
- Nearest Town within State/UT
- Manihari
- Distance within State/UT
- 8 km
- Nearest Town
- Manihari
- Distance from Nearest Town
- 8 km
- Total Geographical Area
- 467.4 hectares
- Area
- 4.67 sq km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 1,965 people in 361 households, with 1,029 male residents and 936 female residents. The average household size is 5.44, and SC share is 7.89% and ST share is 66.41% for Sowa. Population density works out to about 420.41 people per sq km.
- Total Households
- 361
- Total Population
- 1,965
- Male Population
- 1,029
- Female Population
- 936
- Sex Ratio
- 909.62
- Average Household Size
- 5.44
- SC Population
- 155
- SC Male Population
- 82
- SC Female Population
- 73
- SC Population Share
- 7.89
- ST Population
- 1,305
- ST Male Population
- 676
- ST Female Population
- 629
- ST Population Share
- 66.41
- Village Status
- Inhabited
Education Facilities
Education entries for Sowa list 2 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
- 2
- Government Middle School
- Available
- Government Middle School Count
- 1
Health Facilities
Health records mark ASHA worker as available for Sowa. Verify current services locally before medical use.
- Primary Health Sub Centre Doctors Total Strength Count
- 2
- Primary Health Sub Centre Doctors In Position Count
- 2
- Primary Health Sub Centre Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
- 2
- Primary Health Sub Centre Para Medical Staff In Position Count
- 2
- Non Government Medical Facilities Traditional Practitioner And Faith Healer Count
- 2
- Non Government Medical Facilities Medicine Shop Count
- 1
- Non Government Medical Facilities Others Count
- 1
Drinking Water and Sanitation
Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Sowa include hand pump water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.
- Covered Well
- Available
- Covered Well 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
- 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
- 80.9 hectares
- Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
- 20 hectares
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
Connectivity records for Sowa include mobile phone coverage and all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.
- Telephone Landlines
- Available
- Public Call Office / Mobile PCO
- Available
- Mobile Phone Coverage
- Available
- Tractors
- Available
- Cycle Rickshaw
- Available
- Cycle Pulled Rickshaws Machine Driven
- Available
- Animal Cart
- Available
- Gravel Kuchha Roads
- Available
- All Weather Road
- Available
- Footpath
- Available
Financial, Market and Public Services
Public-service entries for Sowa include self-help groups, Anganwadi centre, ASHA services and assembly polling station. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.
- Self Help Group SHG
- Available
- Mandis Regular Market
- Available
- Weekly Haat
- Available
- Agricultural Marketing Society
- Available
- Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
- Available
- ASHA
- Available
- Assembly Polling Station
- Available
Power Supply
Domestic power supply for Sowa is reported as 5 hours per day in summer and 5 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
- 5 hours/day
- Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
- 5 hours/day
- Power Supply For Agriculture Use
- Available
- Power Supply For Agriculture Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
- 5 hours/day
- Power Supply For Agriculture Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
- 5 hours/day
- Power Supply For Commercial Use
- Available
- Power Supply For Commercial Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
- 5 hours/day
- Power Supply For Commercial Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
- 5 hours/day
- Power Supply For All Users
- Available
- Power Supply For All Users Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
- 5 hours/day
- Power Supply For All Users Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
- 5 hours/day
Land Use and Local Economy
Land-use records for Sowa show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 267.4 hectares and irrigated land is 206.7 hectares (77.3% 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
- 119.1
- Net Area Sown In Hectares
- 267.4
- Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
- 60.7 hectares
- Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
- 206.7
- Tanks Lakes Area In Hectares
- 90.2 hectares
- Other Source Specify Area In Hectares
- 96.5 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
- 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.
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Search on Google Maps Search on OpenStreetMapBank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Sowa
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
- More than 10 km
- Commercial Bank
- Not available in village
- Cooperative Bank
- Not 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 | 854113 | Katihar | Manihari | Manihari (Np) | Katihar Manihari, 854113, Katihar, Bihar, 854113 |
| State Bank of India | CRM | 854113 | Katihar | Manihari | Manihari (Np) | Manihari Manihari Manihari, Katihar, Bihar, 854113 |
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 Sowa village in?
Sowa village is in Katihar district.
Which state is Sowa village in?
Sowa village is in Bihar.
Which block is Sowa under?
Sowa comes under Manihari Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.
What is the Census village code of Sowa?
The Census village code of Sowa is 225709.
Which Gram Panchayat is Sowa under?
Sowa is listed under NANDANPUR Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Manihari.
What is the population of Sowa village?
The village record lists 1,965 people and 361 households for Sowa.
How many households are in Sowa village?
The village record lists 361 households for Sowa.
What is the male and female population of Sowa?
The record lists 1,029 male residents and 936 female residents for Sowa.
What is the sex ratio of Sowa village?
The sex ratio of Sowa is 909.62 females per 1000 males in the available record.
What is the area of Sowa village?
The reported geographical area of Sowa is 467.4 hectares.
What is the population density of Sowa village?
The approximate population density of Sowa is 420.41 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.
What is the nearest town to Sowa?
The nearest town listed for Sowa is Manihari, about 8 km away.
How far is Sowa from the district headquarters?
Sowa is about 18 km from Katihar, the district headquarters listed in the available records.
How far is Sowa from the sub-district headquarters?
Sowa is about 8 km from Manihari, the block headquarters listed in the available records.
What education facilities are listed for Sowa?
The village facility record lists 2 government primary schools and 1 government middle school for Sowa.
What crops or land-use details are reported for Sowa?
For Sowa, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 267.4 hectares and irrigated land is 206.7 hectares.
Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Sowa?
The page shows 2 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Sowa. These records include 2 banks. Verify current service status with the bank before visiting.