Where is Sonapur village located?
Sonapur is in Pothia Block of Kishanganj district in Bihar, India.
Indian Village Directory
Sonapur Village
Sonapur is an inhabited village in Pothia Block of Kishanganj district, Bihar. Its Census village code is 222509, the Census 2011 record lists 2,500 people in 504 households and the reported area is 450.42 hectares. The local references include Dubanochi Gram Panchayat, Pothia CD Block and the nearest town reference is Thakurganj at about 15 km.
Sonapur is a village in Pothia Block, Kishanganj district, Bihar, India. The available record shows Census village code 222509 and 2,500 people in 504 households.
Village Code222509
Population2,500
Households504
Area450.42 hectares
Nearest TownThakurganj
Detailed village profile
Sonapur at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 2,500 people, 450.42 hectares of reported area and Thakurganj as the nearest town reference for Sonapur, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
- Sonapur falls under Pothia Block in Kishanganj district, Bihar.
- The Census village code is 222509.
- The record lists 2,500 people living in 504 households.
- The reported village area is 450.42 hectares.
- The nearest town named in the record is Thakurganj.
- 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
- Sonapur
- Census Village Code
- 222509
- State
- Bihar
- State Census Code
- 10
- District
- Kishanganj
- District Census Code
- 210
- Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
- Pothia
- Sub-district Census Code
- 01124
- CD Block
- Pothia
- Gram Panchayat
- Dubanochi
- Households
- 504
- Population
- 2,500
- Male Population
- 1,287
- Female Population
- 1,213
- Sex Ratio
- 942.5
- Area
- 450.42 hectares
- Area
- 4.5 sq km
- Nearest Town
- Thakurganj
- Nearest Town Distance
- 15 km
- PIN Code Reported in Source Data
- 855117
- 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
555.04 people / sq km
Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size
4.96 people
Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share
0%
Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share
0.44%
Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share
42%
Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.
Census Codes and Administrative Details
These Census 2011 identifiers place Sonapur in the official administrative record. Census village code 222509, Dubanochi Gram Panchayat and Pothia CD Block.
- State Census Code
- 10
- District Census Code
- 210
- Sub-district Census Code
- 01124
- Village Census Code
- 222509
- CD Block Code
- 0112
- Gram Panchayat Code
- 0014
- CD Block Name
- Pothia
- Gram Panchayat Name
- Dubanochi
Location and Distance
Thakurganj is the nearest town listed for Sonapur, about 15 km away. Kishanganj is listed as the district headquarters at about 43 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.
- Sub-district Headquarter
- Pothia
- Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
- 18 km
- District Headquarter
- Kishanganj
- Distance from District Headquarter
- 43 km
- Nearest Statutory Town
- Thakurganj
- Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
- 15 km
- Nearest Town within State/UT
- Thakurganj
- Distance within State/UT
- 15 km
- Nearest Town
- Thakurganj
- Distance from Nearest Town
- 15 km
- Total Geographical Area
- 450.42 hectares
- Area
- 4.5 sq km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 2,500 people in 504 households, with 1,287 male residents and 1,213 female residents. The average household size is 4.96, and SC share is 0% and ST share is 0.44% for Sonapur. Population density works out to about 555.04 people per sq km.
- Total Households
- 504
- Total Population
- 2,500
- Male Population
- 1,287
- Female Population
- 1,213
- Sex Ratio
- 942.5
- Average Household Size
- 4.96
- ST Population
- 11
- ST Male Population
- 7
- ST Female Population
- 4
- ST Population Share
- 0.44
- Village Status
- Inhabited
Education Facilities
Education entries for Sonapur list 1 government primary school. Counts come from the village facility record and may need local verification for current school status.
- Private Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG
- Available
- Private Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG Count
- 1
- Government Primary School
- Available
- Government Primary School Count
- 1
Drinking Water and Sanitation
Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Sonapur 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
- Is The Area Covered Under Total Sanitation Campaign Tsc
- Available
- No Organized Street Garbage System
- Available
- Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
- 80.4 hectares
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
Connectivity records for Sonapur include mobile phone coverage, black-topped road access and all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.
- Post Office
- Available
- Mobile Phone Coverage
- Available
- Tractors
- Available
- Cycle Rickshaw
- Available
- Cycle Pulled Rickshaws Machine Driven
- Available
- Animal Cart
- 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 Sonapur 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
- Mandis Regular Market
- Available
- Weekly Haat
- Available
- Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
- Available
- ASHA
- Available
- Sports Field
- Available
- Daily Newspaper Supply
- Available
- Assembly Polling Station
- Available
- Birth And Death Registration Office
- Available
Power Supply
Domestic power supply for Sonapur is reported as 8 hours per day in summer and 8 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
- 8 hours/day
- Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
- 8 hours/day
Land Use and Local Economy
Land-use records for Sonapur show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 238.8 hectares and irrigated land is 100.4 hectares (42% 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
- 155.2
- Land Under Miscellaneous Tree Crops Etc Area In Hectares
- 10.43 hectares
- Fallows Land Other Than Current Fallows Area In Hectares
- 16.52 hectares
- Current Fallows Area In Hectares
- 29.47 hectares
- Net Area Sown In Hectares
- 238.8
- Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
- 138.4 hectares
- Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
- 100.4
- Other Source Specify Area In Hectares
- 20 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
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 Sonapur
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 PIN, district and local admin area
ATM/CDM/CRM Type Summary
| Device Type | Records | Share |
|---|---|---|
| ATM | 1 | 100% |
Top Banks in Matched Records
| Bank | Records | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Bank of Baroda | 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.
| Bank | Type | PIN | District | Local Area | Centre | Address |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bank of Baroda | ATM | 855117 | Kishanganj | Pothia | Ratanpur | Ratanpur, P. O. Panasihat, Via Taiyabpur, Kishanganj, Bihar, 855117 |
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 Sonapur village in?
Sonapur village is in Kishanganj district.
Which state is Sonapur village in?
Sonapur village is in Bihar.
Which block is Sonapur under?
Sonapur comes under Pothia Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.
What is the Census village code of Sonapur?
The Census village code of Sonapur is 222509.
Which Gram Panchayat is Sonapur under?
Sonapur is listed under DUBANOCHI Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Pothia.
What is the population of Sonapur village?
The village record lists 2,500 people and 504 households for Sonapur.
How many households are in Sonapur village?
The village record lists 504 households for Sonapur.
What is the male and female population of Sonapur?
The record lists 1,287 male residents and 1,213 female residents for Sonapur.
What is the sex ratio of Sonapur village?
The sex ratio of Sonapur is 942.5 females per 1000 males in the available record.
What is the area of Sonapur village?
The reported geographical area of Sonapur is 450.42 hectares.
What is the population density of Sonapur village?
The approximate population density of Sonapur is 555.04 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.
What is the nearest town to Sonapur?
The nearest town listed for Sonapur is Thakurganj, about 15 km away.
How far is Sonapur from the district headquarters?
Sonapur is about 43 km from Kishanganj, the district headquarters listed in the available records.
How far is Sonapur from the sub-district headquarters?
Sonapur is about 18 km from Pothia, the block headquarters listed in the available records.
What education facilities are listed for Sonapur?
The village facility record lists 1 government primary school for Sonapur.
What crops or land-use details are reported for Sonapur?
For Sonapur, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 238.8 hectares and irrigated land is 100.4 hectares.
Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Sonapur?
The page shows 1 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Sonapur. These records include 1 banks. Verify current service status with the bank before visiting.