Indian Village Directory

Sonepur Village

Sonepur is an inhabited village in Katra Block of Muzaffarpur district, Bihar. Its Census village code is 229176, the Census 2011 record lists 4,902 people in 990 households and the reported area is 813 hectares. The local references include Sonpur Gram Panchayat, Katra CD Block and the nearest town reference is Muzaffarpur at about 42 km.

In short:

Sonepur is a village in Katra Block, Muzaffarpur district, Bihar, India. The available record shows Census village code 229176 and 4,902 people in 990 households.

Village Code229176
Population4,902
Households990
Area813 hectares
Nearest TownMuzaffarpur

Detailed village profile

Sonepur at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 4,902 people, 813 hectares of reported area and Muzaffarpur as the nearest town reference for Sonepur, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

State Bihar
District Muzaffarpur
Block Katra
CD Block Katra
Gram Panchayat Sonpur
  • Sonepur falls under Katra Block in Muzaffarpur district, Bihar.
  • The Census village code is 229176.
  • The record lists 4,902 people living in 990 households.
  • The reported village area is 813 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Muzaffarpur.
  • 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
Sonepur
Census Village Code
229176
State
Bihar
State Census Code
10
District
Muzaffarpur
District Census Code
216
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Katra
Sub-district Census Code
01208
CD Block
Katra
Gram Panchayat
Sonpur
Households
990
Population
4,902
Male Population
2,570
Female Population
2,332
Sex Ratio
907.39
Area
813 hectares
Area
8.13 sq km
Nearest Town
Muzaffarpur
Nearest Town Distance
42 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 602.95 people / sq km Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size 4.95 people Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share 40.09% Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share 0.04% Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share 30.5% Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Sonepur in the official administrative record. Census village code 229176, Sonpur Gram Panchayat and Katra CD Block.

State Census Code
10
District Census Code
216
Sub-district Census Code
01208
Village Census Code
229176
CD Block Code
0196
Gram Panchayat Code
0008
CD Block Name
Katra
Gram Panchayat Name
Sonpur

Location and Distance

Muzaffarpur is the nearest town listed for Sonepur, about 42 km away. Muzaffarpur is listed as the district headquarters at about 42 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Katra
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
5 km
District Headquarter
Muzaffarpur
Distance from District Headquarter
42 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Muzaffarpur
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
42 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Muzaffarpur
Distance within State/UT
42 km
Nearest Town
Muzaffarpur
Distance from Nearest Town
42 km
Total Geographical Area
813 hectares
Area
8.13 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 4,902 people in 990 households, with 2,570 male residents and 2,332 female residents. The average household size is 4.95, and SC share is 40.09% and ST share is 0.04% for Sonepur. Population density works out to about 602.95 people per sq km.

Total Households
990
Total Population
4,902
Male Population
2,570
Female Population
2,332
Sex Ratio
907.39
Average Household Size
4.95
SC Population
1,965
SC Male Population
1,011
SC Female Population
954
SC Population Share
40.09
ST Population
2
ST Male Population
1
ST Female Population
1
ST Population Share
0.04
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Sonepur list 4 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
4
Government Middle School
Available
Government Middle School Count
1

Health Facilities

Health records mark ASHA worker as available for Sonepur. 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
3
Primary Health Sub Centre Para Medical Staff In Position Count
2
Non Government Medical Facilities Medicine Shop Count
1

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Sonepur 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
Tube Wells Borehole
Available
Tube Wells Borehole Functions All Year
Available
Open Drainage
Available
Open Kutcha Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
168.3 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Sonepur 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
Sub Post Office
Available
Public Call Office / Mobile PCO
Available
Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Private Bus Service
Available
Auto / Modified Auto Service
Available
Tractors
Available
Cycle Rickshaw
Available
Cycle Pulled Rickshaws Machine Driven
Available
Animal Cart
Available
State Highway
Available
Major District Road
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 Sonepur include Anganwadi centre, ASHA services and assembly polling station. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.

Agricultural Credit Societies
Available
Mandis Regular Market
Available
Weekly Haat
Available
Agricultural Marketing Society
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Community Centre
Available
Sports Field
Available
Sports Club Recreation Centre
Available
Daily Newspaper Supply
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available
Birth And Death Registration Office
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Sonepur is reported as 2 hours per day in summer and 2 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
2 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
2 hours/day

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Sonepur show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 551.7 hectares and irrigated land is 168.3 hectares (30.5% 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
100.2
Land Under Miscellaneous Tree Crops Etc Area In Hectares
86.1 hectares
Current Fallows Area In Hectares
75 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
551.7
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
383.4 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
168.3

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

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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 Sonepur

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
Union 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
Union Bank of India ATM 843321 Muzaffarpur Katra Katra Katra P. O. Katra, Tehsil Muzzafarpur, Muzaffarpur, Bihar, 843321

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 Sonepur village located?

Sonepur is in Katra Block of Muzaffarpur district in Bihar, India.

Which district is Sonepur village in?

Sonepur village is in Muzaffarpur district.

Which state is Sonepur village in?

Sonepur village is in Bihar.

Which block is Sonepur under?

Sonepur comes under Katra Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Sonepur?

The Census village code of Sonepur is 229176.

Which Gram Panchayat is Sonepur under?

Sonepur is listed under Sonpur Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Katra.

What is the population of Sonepur village?

The village record lists 4,902 people and 990 households for Sonepur.

How many households are in Sonepur village?

The village record lists 990 households for Sonepur.

What is the male and female population of Sonepur?

The record lists 2,570 male residents and 2,332 female residents for Sonepur.

What is the sex ratio of Sonepur village?

The sex ratio of Sonepur is 907.39 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Sonepur village?

The reported geographical area of Sonepur is 813 hectares.

What is the population density of Sonepur village?

The approximate population density of Sonepur is 602.95 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Sonepur?

The nearest town listed for Sonepur is Muzaffarpur, about 42 km away.

How far is Sonepur from the district headquarters?

Sonepur is about 42 km from Muzaffarpur, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Sonepur from the sub-district headquarters?

Sonepur is about 5 km from Katra, the block headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Sonepur?

The village facility record lists 4 government primary schools and 1 government middle school for Sonepur.

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

For Sonepur, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 551.7 hectares and irrigated land is 168.3 hectares.

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

The page shows 1 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Sonepur. 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.