Indian Village Directory

Sonaila Village

Sonaila is an inhabited village in Pranpur Block of Katihar district, Bihar. Its Census village code is 225409, the Census 2011 record lists 951 people in 204 households and the reported area is 149.07 hectares. The local references include Kehunia Gram Panchayat, Pranpur CD Block and the nearest town reference is Katihar at about 19 km.

In short:

Sonaila is a village in Pranpur Block, Katihar district, Bihar, India. The available record shows Census village code 225409 and 951 people in 204 households.

Village Code225409
Population951
Households204
Area149.07 hectares
Nearest TownKatihar

Detailed village profile

Sonaila at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 951 people, 149.07 hectares of reported area and Katihar as the nearest town reference for Sonaila, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

State Bihar
District Katihar
Block Pranpur
CD Block Pranpur
Gram Panchayat KEHUNIA
  • Sonaila falls under Pranpur Block in Katihar district, Bihar.
  • The Census village code is 225409.
  • The record lists 951 people living in 204 households.
  • The reported village area is 149.07 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

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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
Sonaila
Census Village Code
225409
State
Bihar
State Census Code
10
District
Katihar
District Census Code
212
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Pranpur
Sub-district Census Code
01149
CD Block
Pranpur
Gram Panchayat
Kehunia
Households
204
Population
951
Male Population
498
Female Population
453
Sex Ratio
909.64
Area
149.07 hectares
Area
1.49 sq km
Nearest Town
Katihar
Nearest Town Distance
19 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 637.96 people / sq km Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size 4.66 people Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share 0.74% Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share 11.88% Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share 53.6% Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Sonaila in the official administrative record. Census village code 225409, Kehunia Gram Panchayat and Pranpur CD Block.

State Census Code
10
District Census Code
212
Sub-district Census Code
01149
Village Census Code
225409
CD Block Code
0137
Gram Panchayat Code
0008
CD Block Name
Pranpur
Gram Panchayat Name
Kehunia

Location and Distance

Katihar is the nearest town listed for Sonaila, about 19 km away. Katihar is listed as the district headquarters at about 19 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Pranpur
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
10 km
District Headquarter
Katihar
Distance from District Headquarter
19 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Katihar
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
19 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Katihar
Distance within State/UT
19 km
Nearest Town
Katihar
Distance from Nearest Town
19 km
Total Geographical Area
149.07 hectares
Area
1.49 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 951 people in 204 households, with 498 male residents and 453 female residents. The average household size is 4.66, and SC share is 0.74% and ST share is 11.88% for Sonaila. Population density works out to about 637.96 people per sq km.

Total Households
204
Total Population
951
Male Population
498
Female Population
453
Sex Ratio
909.64
Average Household Size
4.66
SC Population
7
SC Male Population
4
SC Female Population
3
SC Population Share
0.74
ST Population
113
ST Male Population
61
ST Female Population
52
ST Population Share
11.88
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Sonaila list 1 government primary school 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
1
Government Middle School
Available
Government Middle School Count
1

Health Facilities

Health records mark ASHA worker as available for Sonaila. Verify current services locally before medical use.

Non Government Medical Facilities Medical Practitioner With No Degree Count
1
Non Government Medical Facilities Traditional Practitioner And Faith Healer Count
1

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Sonaila 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
River Canal Functions All Year
Available
Open Drainage
Available
Open Kutcha Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
No Organized Street Garbage System
Available
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
64.17 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity rows cover roads, transport, communication and access-related facilities for Sonaila.

Public Call Office / Mobile PCO
Available
Tractors
Available
Cycle Rickshaw
Available
Animal Cart
Available
Other District Road
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Sonaila include ASHA services and PDS shop. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.

Public Distribution System PDS Shop
Available
ASHA
Available

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Sonaila show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, Wheat and Jute, net sown area is 119.72 hectares and irrigated land is 64.17 hectares (53.6% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Paddy
Agricultural Commodities Second
Wheat
Agricultural Commodities Third
Jute
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
24.45
Land Under Miscellaneous Tree Crops Etc Area In Hectares
4.34 hectares
Fallows Land Other Than Current Fallows Area In Hectares
0.3 hectares
Current Fallows Area In Hectares
0.26 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
119.72
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
55.55 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
64.17

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

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Verified map coordinates are not reported in the source data.

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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Sonaila

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
1
Banks in Matched Records
1
Matched PINs
1

Match basis: ATM/CDM/CRM records found in the same local admin area

ATM/CDM/CRM Type Summary

Device type summary for matched banking access records
Device TypeRecordsShare
ATM 1 100%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
BankRecordsShare
Central Bank of India 1 100%

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.

Selected bank ATM, CDM and CRM service records
BankTypePINDistrictLocal AreaCentreAddress
Central Bank of India ATM 854116 Katihar Pranpur Mahadeopur Mahadeopur Station Road, Mahadeopur, Pranpur Block, Katihar, Bihar, 854116

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

Where is Sonaila village located?

Sonaila is in Pranpur Block of Katihar district in Bihar, India.

Which district is Sonaila village in?

Sonaila village is in Katihar district.

Which state is Sonaila village in?

Sonaila village is in Bihar.

Which block is Sonaila under?

Sonaila comes under Pranpur Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Sonaila?

The Census village code of Sonaila is 225409.

Which Gram Panchayat is Sonaila under?

Sonaila is listed under KEHUNIA Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Pranpur.

What is the population of Sonaila village?

The village record lists 951 people and 204 households for Sonaila.

How many households are in Sonaila village?

The village record lists 204 households for Sonaila.

What is the male and female population of Sonaila?

The record lists 498 male residents and 453 female residents for Sonaila.

What is the sex ratio of Sonaila village?

The sex ratio of Sonaila is 909.64 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Sonaila village?

The reported geographical area of Sonaila is 149.07 hectares.

What is the population density of Sonaila village?

The approximate population density of Sonaila is 637.96 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Sonaila?

The nearest town listed for Sonaila is Katihar, about 19 km away.

How far is Sonaila from the district headquarters?

Sonaila is about 19 km from Katihar, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Sonaila from the sub-district headquarters?

Sonaila is about 10 km from Pranpur, the block headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Sonaila?

The village facility record lists 1 government primary school and 1 government middle school for Sonaila.

What crops or land-use details are reported for Sonaila?

For Sonaila, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, Wheat and Jute, net sown area is 119.72 hectares and irrigated land is 64.17 hectares.

Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Sonaila?

The page shows 1 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Sonaila. These records include 1 banks. Verify current service status with the bank before visiting.

Source note: Vill prepares village pages mainly from Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records published under the Registrar General of India, Government of India. Postal context is for address reference, and banking context uses available Reserve Bank of India (RBI) access records where shown. Some values may be blank, old or not listed. Please verify important details with official records before using them for legal, land, revenue, postal, financial or administrative work. Page last reviewed: 30 May 2026.