Where is Sonawan village located?
Sonawan is in Islampur Block of Nalanda district in Bihar, India.
Indian Village Directory
Sonawan Village
Sonawan is an inhabited village in Islampur Block of Nalanda district, Bihar. Its Census village code is 244924, the Census 2011 record lists 2,247 people in 353 households and the reported area is 204 hectares. The local references include Chandharia Gram Panchayat, Islampur CD Block and the nearest town reference is Islampur at about 10 km.
Village Code244924
Population2,247
Households353
Area204 hectares
Nearest TownIslampur
Key Village Facts
- Village
- Sonawan
- Census Village Code
- 244924
- State
- Bihar
- State Census Code
- 10
- District
- Nalanda
- District Census Code
- 229
- Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
- Islampur
- Sub-district Census Code
- 01392
- CD Block
- Islampur
- Gram Panchayat
- Chandharia
- Households
- 353
- Population
- 2,247
- Male Population
- 1,168
- Female Population
- 1,079
- Sex Ratio
- 923.8
- Area
- 204 hectares
- Area
- 2.04 sq km
- Nearest Town
- Islampur
- Nearest Town Distance
- 10 km
- Reference Year
- 2009
Detailed village profile
Sonawan at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 2,247 people, 204 hectares of reported area and Islampur as the nearest town reference for Sonawan, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
- Sonawan falls under Islampur Block in Nalanda district, Bihar.
- The Census village code is 244924.
- The record lists 2,247 people living in 353 households.
- The reported village area is 204 hectares.
- The nearest town named in the record is Islampur.
- 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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- Some details may be blank because they were not listed in the public record. A blank value does not always mean that the facility is unavailable today. Please verify important information with official records before using it for legal, administrative, land, postal, or financial work source data may be incomplete.
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 Calculated Values
These values are calculated from the same village record to make comparison easier. They are not separate official figures.
Population Density1,101.47 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size6.37 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share14.73%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share0%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share59.1%Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.
Census Codes and Administrative Details
These Census 2011 identifiers place Sonawan in the official administrative record. Census village code 244924, Chandharia Gram Panchayat and Islampur CD Block.
- State Census Code
- 10
- District Census Code
- 229
- Sub-district Census Code
- 01392
- Village Census Code
- 244924
- CD Block Code
- 0380
- Gram Panchayat Code
- 0007
- CD Block Name
- Islampur
- Gram Panchayat Name
- Chandharia
Location and Distance
Islampur is the nearest town listed for Sonawan, about 10 km away. Biharsharif is listed as the district headquarters at about 48 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.
- Sub-district Headquarter
- Islampur
- Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
- 10 km
- District Headquarter
- Biharsharif
- Distance from District Headquarter
- 48 km
- Nearest Statutory Town
- Islampur
- Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
- 10 km
- Nearest Town within State/UT
- Islampur
- Distance within State/UT
- 10 km
- Nearest Town
- Islampur
- Distance from Nearest Town
- 10 km
- Total Geographical Area
- 204 hectares
- Area
- 2.04 sq km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 2,247 people in 353 households, with 1,168 male residents and 1,079 female residents. The average household size is 6.37, and SC share is 14.73% and ST share is 0% for Sonawan. Population density works out to about 1,101.47 people per sq km.
- Total Households
- 353
- Total Population
- 2,247
- Male Population
- 1,168
- Female Population
- 1,079
- Sex Ratio
- 923.8
- Average Household Size
- 6.37
- SC Population
- 331
- SC Male Population
- 160
- SC Female Population
- 171
- SC Population Share
- 14.73
- Village Status
- Inhabited
Education Facilities
Education entries for Sonawan list 2 government primary schools. 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
Drinking Water and Sanitation
Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Sonawan 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 Pucca Drainage Uncovered
- Available
- Open Kutcha Drainage
- Available
- Drain Water Discharge Destination
- Water bodies
- Is The Area Covered Under Total Sanitation Campaign Tsc
- Available
- No Organized Street Garbage System
- Available
- Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
- 38.2 hectares
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
Connectivity records for Sonawan include mobile phone coverage, black-topped road access and all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.
- Mobile Phone Coverage
- Available
- Tractors
- Available
- Cycle Rickshaw
- Available
- Cycle Pulled Rickshaws Machine Driven
- Available
- Animal Cart
- 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 Sonawan include self-help groups, Anganwadi centre 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
- Agricultural Marketing Society
- Available
- Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
- Available
- Daily Newspaper Supply
- Available
- Assembly Polling Station
- Available
Power Supply
Domestic power supply for Sonawan is reported as 4 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
- 4 hours/day
- Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
- 8 hours/day
- Power Supply For Agriculture Use
- Available
- Power Supply For Agriculture Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
- 4 hours/day
- Power Supply For Agriculture Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
- 6 hours/day
Land Use and Local Economy
Land-use records for Sonawan show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 186.43 hectares and irrigated land is 110.23 hectares (59.1% 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
- 17.57
- Net Area Sown In Hectares
- 186.43
- Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
- 76.2 hectares
- Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
- 110.23
- Other Source Specify Area In Hectares
- 72.03 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
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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Sonawan
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.
Please verify with the bank before visiting any ATM, CDM or CRM location, including the current address, service status and timings.
- 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
- 6
- Banks in Matched Records
- 3
- 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 | 4 | 67% |
| CRM | 2 | 33% |
Top Banks in Matched Records
| Bank | Records | Share |
|---|---|---|
| State Bank of India | 3 | 50% |
| Axis Bank Limited | 2 | 33% |
| Indian Bank | 1 | 17% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Axis Bank Limited | ATM | 801303 | Nalanda | Islampur | Islampur (Np) | Biharsharif, Nalanda Bihar-801303 Bihar State Highway 4, Kali Sthan Chowk Islampur, Nalanda, Bihar, 801303 |
| State Bank of India | CRM | 801303 | Nalanda | Islampur | Islampur (Np) | Shop No 2. Islampur Market, Nalanda, Bihar Shop No 2. Islampur Market, Nalanda, Bihar, Nalanda, Bihar, 801303 |
| Indian Bank | ATM | 801303 | Nalanda | Islampur | Bauri Dih | Khodaganj Bauridih, Nalanda, Bihar, 801303 |
| State Bank of India | ATM | 801303 | Nalanda | Islampur | Islampur (Np) | Shop No 2. Islampur Market, Nalanda, Bihar Shop No 2. Islampur Market, Nalanda, Bihar, Nalanda, Bihar, 801303 |
| State Bank of India | ATM | 801303 | Nalanda | Islampur | Islampur (Np) | At and Post Islampur, Teh-Islampur. at and Post Islampur, Teh-Islampur, Nalanda, Bihar, 801303 |
| Axis Bank Limited | CRM | 801303 | Nalanda | Islampur | Islampur (Np) | Ist: Nalanda, Bihar- Ground and First Floor at Rajgir Main Road, Islampur, Po and Ps : Islampur, D, Nalanda, Bihar, 801303 |
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 Sonawan village in?
Sonawan village is in Nalanda district.
Which state is Sonawan village in?
Sonawan village is in Bihar.
Which block is Sonawan under?
Sonawan comes under Islampur Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.
What is the Census village code of Sonawan?
The Census village code of Sonawan is 244924.
Which Gram Panchayat is Sonawan under?
Sonawan is listed under Chandharia Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Islampur.
What is the population of Sonawan village?
The village record lists 2,247 people and 353 households for Sonawan.
How many households are in Sonawan village?
The village record lists 353 households for Sonawan.
What is the male and female population of Sonawan?
The record lists 1,168 male residents and 1,079 female residents for Sonawan.
What is the sex ratio of Sonawan village?
The sex ratio of Sonawan is 923.8 females per 1000 males in the available record.
What is the area of Sonawan village?
The reported geographical area of Sonawan is 204 hectares.
What is the population density of Sonawan village?
The approximate population density of Sonawan is 1,101.47 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.
What is the nearest town to Sonawan?
The nearest town listed for Sonawan is Islampur, about 10 km away.
How far is Sonawan from the district headquarters?
Sonawan is about 48 km from Biharsharif, the district headquarters listed in the available records.
How far is Sonawan from the sub-district headquarters?
Sonawan is about 10 km from Islampur, the block headquarters listed in the available records.
What education facilities are listed for Sonawan?
The village facility record lists 2 government primary schools for Sonawan.
What crops or land-use details are reported for Sonawan?
For Sonawan, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 186.43 hectares and irrigated land is 110.23 hectares.
Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Sonawan?
The page shows 6 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Sonawan. These records include 3 banks. Verify current service status with the bank before visiting.