Where is Sonar Bigha village located?
Sonar Bigha is in Silao Block of Nalanda district in Bihar, India.
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Sonar Bigha Village
Sonar Bigha is an inhabited village in Silao Block of Nalanda district, Bihar. Its Census village code is 245111, the Census 2011 record lists 488 people in 84 households and the reported area is 45 hectares. The local references include Barakar Gram Panchayat, Silao CD Block and the nearest town reference is Silao at about 8 km.
Sonar Bigha is a village in Silao Block, Nalanda district, Bihar, India. The available record shows Census village code 245111 and 488 people in 84 households.
Village Code245111
Population488
Households84
Area45 hectares
Nearest TownSilao
Detailed village profile
Sonar Bigha at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 488 people, 45 hectares of reported area and Silao as the nearest town reference for Sonar Bigha, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
- Sonar Bigha falls under Silao Block in Nalanda district, Bihar.
- The Census village code is 245111.
- The record lists 488 people living in 84 households.
- The reported village area is 45 hectares.
- The nearest town named in the record is Silao.
- 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
- Sonar Bigha
- Census Village Code
- 245111
- State
- Bihar
- State Census Code
- 10
- District
- Nalanda
- District Census Code
- 229
- Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
- Silao
- Sub-district Census Code
- 01395
- CD Block
- Silao
- Gram Panchayat
- Barakar
- Households
- 84
- Population
- 488
- Male Population
- 239
- Female Population
- 249
- Sex Ratio
- 1,041.84
- Area
- 45 hectares
- Area
- 0.45 sq km
- Nearest Town
- Silao
- Nearest Town Distance
- 8 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
1,084.44 people / sq km
Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size
5.81 people
Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share
99.39%
Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share
0%
Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share
100%
Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.
Census Codes and Administrative Details
These Census 2011 identifiers place Sonar Bigha in the official administrative record. Census village code 245111, Barakar Gram Panchayat and Silao CD Block.
- State Census Code
- 10
- District Census Code
- 229
- Sub-district Census Code
- 01395
- Village Census Code
- 245111
- CD Block Code
- 0383
- Gram Panchayat Code
- 0001
- CD Block Name
- Silao
- Gram Panchayat Name
- Barakar
Location and Distance
Silao is the nearest town listed for Sonar Bigha, about 8 km away. Biharsharif is listed as the district headquarters at about 20 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.
- Sub-district Headquarter
- Silao
- Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
- 8 km
- District Headquarter
- Biharsharif
- Distance from District Headquarter
- 20 km
- Nearest Statutory Town
- Silao
- Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
- 8 km
- Nearest Town within State/UT
- Silao
- Distance within State/UT
- 8 km
- Nearest Town
- Silao
- Distance from Nearest Town
- 8 km
- Total Geographical Area
- 45 hectares
- Area
- 0.45 sq km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 488 people in 84 households, with 239 male residents and 249 female residents. The average household size is 5.81, and SC share is 99.39% and ST share is 0% for Sonar Bigha. Population density works out to about 1,084.44 people per sq km.
- Total Households
- 84
- Total Population
- 488
- Male Population
- 239
- Female Population
- 249
- Sex Ratio
- 1,041.84
- Average Household Size
- 5.81
- SC Population
- 485
- SC Male Population
- 239
- SC Female Population
- 246
- SC Population Share
- 99.39
- Village Status
- Inhabited
Education Facilities
Education entries for Sonar Bigha 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
Drinking Water and Sanitation
Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Sonar Bigha 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
- Sewer plant
- Navigable Waterways River Canal
- Available
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
Connectivity records for Sonar Bigha include black-topped road access and all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.
- Post Office
- 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 Sonar Bigha include assembly polling station. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.
- Mandis Regular Market
- Available
- Sports Field
- Available
- Assembly Polling Station
- Available
Power Supply
Domestic power supply for Sonar Bigha is reported as 8 hours per day in summer and 16 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
- 16 hours/day
- Power Supply For Agriculture Use
- Available
- Power Supply For Agriculture Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
- 8 hours/day
- Power Supply For Agriculture Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
- 16 hours/day
- Power Supply For Commercial Use
- Available
- Power Supply For Commercial Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
- 8 hours/day
- Power Supply For Commercial Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
- 16 hours/day
- Power Supply For All Users
- Available
- Power Supply For All Users Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
- 8 hours/day
- Power Supply For All Users Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
- 16 hours/day
Land Use and Local Economy
Land-use records for Sonar Bigha show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy and Wheat, net sown area is 10.1 hectares and irrigated land is 10.1 hectares (100% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.
- Agricultural Commodities First
- Paddy
- Agricultural Commodities Second
- Wheat
- Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
- 34.9
- Net Area Sown In Hectares
- 10.1
- Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
- 10.1
- Tanks Lakes Area In Hectares
- 10.1 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
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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 Sonar Bigha
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
- 8
- Banks in Matched Records
- 4
- Matched PINs
- 2
Match basis: ATM/CDM/CRM records found in the same local admin area
ATM/CDM/CRM Type Summary
| Device Type | Records | Share |
|---|---|---|
| ATM | 7 | 88% |
| Electronic Kiosk | 1 | 12% |
Top Banks in Matched Records
| Bank | Records | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canara Bank | 3 | 38% |
| State Bank of India | 2 | 25% |
| Union Bank of India | 2 | 25% |
| Punjab National Bank | 1 | 12% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canara Bank | ATM | 803111 | Nalanda | Silao | Mohanpur | Nalanda Opp.police Station, Museum Link Road, Nalanda, Bihar, 803111 |
| Punjab National Bank | ATM | 803117 | Nalanda | Silao | Silao (Np) | Gola Bazar Road Teen Muhani Shivkant Singh Silao, Nalanda, Bihar, 803117 |
| State Bank of India | ATM | 803111 | Nalanda | Silao | Sobait | Sarlichak, Silao, Sobait, Nalanda, Bihar Sarlichak, Silao, Sobait, Nalanda, Bihar, Nalanda, Bihar, 803111 |
| Union Bank of India | ATM | 803111 | Nalanda | Silao | Mohanpur | Main Road R. K. Bharwan, Nalanda More, Nalanda, Bihar, 803111 |
| Canara Bank | Electronic Kiosk | 803111 | Nalanda | Silao | Mohanpur | Nalanda Opp.police Station, Museum Link Road, Nalanda, Bihar, 803111 |
| Canara Bank | ATM | 803111 | Nalanda | Silao | Mohanpur | 0 Opp.police Station, Museum Link Road, Nalanda, Bihar, 803111 |
| State Bank of India | ATM | 803117 | Nalanda | Silao | Silao (Np) | Tinmuhani Gola Road on Nh 82 Sri Ram Complex Silao, Nalanda, Bihar, 803117 |
| Union Bank of India | ATM | 803117 | Nalanda | Silao | Silao (Np) | Gola Road Silao Branch Silao, Nalanda, Bihar, 803117 |
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 Sonar Bigha village in?
Sonar Bigha village is in Nalanda district.
Which state is Sonar Bigha village in?
Sonar Bigha village is in Bihar.
Which block is Sonar Bigha under?
Sonar Bigha comes under Silao Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.
What is the Census village code of Sonar Bigha?
The Census village code of Sonar Bigha is 245111.
Which Gram Panchayat is Sonar Bigha under?
Sonar Bigha is listed under Barakar Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Silao.
What is the population of Sonar Bigha village?
The village record lists 488 people and 84 households for Sonar Bigha.
How many households are in Sonar Bigha village?
The village record lists 84 households for Sonar Bigha.
What is the male and female population of Sonar Bigha?
The record lists 239 male residents and 249 female residents for Sonar Bigha.
What is the sex ratio of Sonar Bigha village?
The sex ratio of Sonar Bigha is 1,041.84 females per 1000 males in the available record.
What is the area of Sonar Bigha village?
The reported geographical area of Sonar Bigha is 45 hectares.
What is the population density of Sonar Bigha village?
The approximate population density of Sonar Bigha is 1,084.44 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.
What is the nearest town to Sonar Bigha?
The nearest town listed for Sonar Bigha is Silao, about 8 km away.
How far is Sonar Bigha from the district headquarters?
Sonar Bigha is about 20 km from Biharsharif, the district headquarters listed in the available records.
How far is Sonar Bigha from the sub-district headquarters?
Sonar Bigha is about 8 km from Silao, the block headquarters listed in the available records.
What education facilities are listed for Sonar Bigha?
The village facility record lists 1 government primary school and 1 government middle school for Sonar Bigha.
What crops or land-use details are reported for Sonar Bigha?
For Sonar Bigha, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy and Wheat, net sown area is 10.1 hectares and irrigated land is 10.1 hectares.
Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Sonar Bigha?
The page shows 8 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Sonar Bigha. These records include 4 banks. Verify current service status with the bank before visiting.