Indian Village Directory

Sondiha Village

Sondiha is an inhabited village in Sarmera Block of Nalanda district, Bihar. Its Census village code is 244472, the Census 2011 record lists 1,186 people in 171 households and the reported area is 83 hectares. The local references include Husena Gram Panchayat, Sarmera CD Block and the nearest town reference is Barbigha at about 10 km.

In short:

Sondiha is a village in Sarmera Block, Nalanda district, Bihar, India. The available record shows Census village code 244472 and 1,186 people in 171 households.

Village Code244472
Population1,186
Households171
Area83 hectares
Nearest TownBarbigha

Detailed village profile

Sondiha at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 1,186 people, 83 hectares of reported area and Barbigha as the nearest town reference for Sondiha, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

State Bihar
District Nalanda
Block Sarmera
CD Block Sarmera
Gram Panchayat Husena
  • Sondiha falls under Sarmera Block in Nalanda district, Bihar.
  • The Census village code is 244472.
  • The record lists 1,186 people living in 171 households.
  • The reported village area is 83 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Barbigha.
  • 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
Sondiha
Census Village Code
244472
State
Bihar
State Census Code
10
District
Nalanda
District Census Code
229
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Sarmera
Sub-district Census Code
01384
CD Block
Sarmera
Gram Panchayat
Husena
Households
171
Population
1,186
Male Population
629
Female Population
557
Sex Ratio
885.53
Area
83 hectares
Area
0.83 sq km
Nearest Town
Barbigha
Nearest Town Distance
10 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 1,428.92 people / sq km Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size 6.94 people Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share 10.71% Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share 0% Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share 99.8% Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Sondiha in the official administrative record. Census village code 244472, Husena Gram Panchayat and Sarmera CD Block.

State Census Code
10
District Census Code
229
Sub-district Census Code
01384
Village Census Code
244472
CD Block Code
0372
Gram Panchayat Code
0006
CD Block Name
Sarmera
Gram Panchayat Name
Husena

Location and Distance

Barbigha is the nearest town listed for Sondiha, about 10 km away. Biharsharif 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
Sarmera
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
8 km
District Headquarter
Biharsharif
Distance from District Headquarter
42 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Barbigha
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
10 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Barbigha
Distance within State/UT
10 km
Nearest Town
Barbigha
Distance from Nearest Town
10 km
Total Geographical Area
83 hectares
Area
0.83 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 1,186 people in 171 households, with 629 male residents and 557 female residents. The average household size is 6.94, and SC share is 10.71% and ST share is 0% for Sondiha. Population density works out to about 1,428.92 people per sq km.

Total Households
171
Total Population
1,186
Male Population
629
Female Population
557
Sex Ratio
885.53
Average Household Size
6.94
SC Population
127
SC Male Population
71
SC Female Population
56
SC Population Share
10.71
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Sondiha list 1 government primary 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

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Sondiha 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
Closed Drainage
Available
Open Drainage
Available
Open Kutcha Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
29.4 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Sondiha include black-topped road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.

Cycle Rickshaw
Available
Cycle Pulled Rickshaws Machine Driven
Available
Animal Cart
Available
Black-Topped Pucca Road
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Sondiha 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.

Agricultural Credit Societies
Available
Self Help Group SHG
Available
Mandis Regular Market
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Community Centre
Available
Daily Newspaper Supply
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Sondiha show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 79.55 hectares and irrigated land is 79.4 hectares (99.8% 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
3.0
Fallows Land Other Than Current Fallows Area In Hectares
0.45 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
79.55
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
0.15 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
79.4
Canals Area In Hectares
40 hectares
Other Source Specify Area In Hectares
10 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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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Sondiha

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
5–10 km
Commercial Bank
Not available in village
Cooperative Bank
Not available in village
Same-area Bank Service Records
3
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 summary for matched banking access records
Device TypeRecordsShare
ATM 3 100%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
BankRecordsShare
Canara Bank 1 33%
Punjab National Bank 1 33%
State Bank of India 1 33%

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
Canara Bank ATM 811104 Nalanda Sarmera Sarmera Sarmera Chowk, Nh-82 I Floor, Garbhu Complex Sarmera, Nalanda, Bihar, 811104
Punjab National Bank ATM 811104 Nalanda Sarmera Sarmera Sarmera Sarmera, Nalanda, Bihar, 811104
State Bank of India ATM 811104 Nalanda Sarmera Sarmera Bihar Sharif Bihar Sharif, Nalanda, Bihar, 811104

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 Sondiha village located?

Sondiha is in Sarmera Block of Nalanda district in Bihar, India.

Which district is Sondiha village in?

Sondiha village is in Nalanda district.

Which state is Sondiha village in?

Sondiha village is in Bihar.

Which block is Sondiha under?

Sondiha comes under Sarmera Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Sondiha?

The Census village code of Sondiha is 244472.

Which Gram Panchayat is Sondiha under?

Sondiha is listed under Husena Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Sarmera.

What is the population of Sondiha village?

The village record lists 1,186 people and 171 households for Sondiha.

How many households are in Sondiha village?

The village record lists 171 households for Sondiha.

What is the male and female population of Sondiha?

The record lists 629 male residents and 557 female residents for Sondiha.

What is the sex ratio of Sondiha village?

The sex ratio of Sondiha is 885.53 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Sondiha village?

The reported geographical area of Sondiha is 83 hectares.

What is the population density of Sondiha village?

The approximate population density of Sondiha is 1,428.92 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Sondiha?

The nearest town listed for Sondiha is Barbigha, about 10 km away.

How far is Sondiha from the district headquarters?

Sondiha is about 42 km from Biharsharif, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Sondiha from the sub-district headquarters?

Sondiha is about 8 km from Sarmera, the block headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Sondiha?

The village facility record lists 1 government primary school for Sondiha.

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

For Sondiha, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 79.55 hectares and irrigated land is 79.4 hectares.

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

The page shows 3 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Sondiha. These records include 3 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.