Indian Village Directory

Sonsa Village

Sonsa is an inhabited village in Hisua Block of Nawada district, Bihar. Its Census village code is 258107, the Census 2011 record lists 3,126 people in 499 households and the reported area is 308 hectares. The local references include Hisua CD Block and the nearest town reference is Hisua at about 7 km.

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Quick answer: Sonsa is a village in Hisua Block, Nawada district, Bihar, India. The available record shows Census village code 258107 and 3,126 people in 499 households.
Village Code258107
Population3,126
Households499
Area308 hectares
Nearest TownHisua

Key Village Facts

Village
Sonsa
Census Village Code
258107
State
Bihar
State Census Code
10
District
Nawada
District Census Code
237
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Hisua
Sub-district Census Code
01520
CD Block
Hisua
Households
499
Population
3,126
Male Population
1,601
Female Population
1,525
Sex Ratio
952.53
Area
308 hectares
Area
3.08 sq km
Nearest Town
Hisua
Nearest Town Distance
7 km
Reference Year
2009

Detailed village profile

Sonsa at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 3,126 people, 308 hectares of reported area and Hisua as the nearest town reference for Sonsa, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

StateBihar
DistrictNawada
BlockHisua
CD BlockHisua
  • Sonsa falls under Hisua Block in Nawada district, Bihar.
  • The Census village code is 258107.
  • The record lists 3,126 people living in 499 households.
  • The reported village area is 308 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Hisua.
  • 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 Calculated Values

These values are calculated from the same village record to make comparison easier. They are not separate official figures.

Population Density1,014.94 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size6.26 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share27.96%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share0.06%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share34.5%Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Sonsa in the official administrative record. Census village code 258107 and Hisua CD Block.

State Census Code
10
District Census Code
237
Sub-district Census Code
01520
Village Census Code
258107
CD Block Code
0508
CD Block Name
Hisua

Location and Distance

Hisua is the nearest town listed for Sonsa, about 7 km away. Nawada 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
Hisua
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
7 km
District Headquarter
Nawada
Distance from District Headquarter
20 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Hisua
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
7 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Hisua
Distance within State/UT
7 km
Nearest Town
Hisua
Distance from Nearest Town
7 km
Total Geographical Area
308 hectares
Area
3.08 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 3,126 people in 499 households, with 1,601 male residents and 1,525 female residents. The average household size is 6.26, and SC share is 27.96% and ST share is 0.06% for Sonsa. Population density works out to about 1,014.94 people per sq km.

Total Households
499
Total Population
3,126
Male Population
1,601
Female Population
1,525
Sex Ratio
952.53
Average Household Size
6.26
SC Population
874
SC Male Population
438
SC Female Population
436
SC Population Share
27.96
ST Population
2
ST Male Population
2
ST Population Share
0.06
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Sonsa list 2 government primary schools and 2 government middle 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
Government Middle School
Available
Government Middle School Count
2

Health Facilities

Health records mark ASHA worker as available for Sonsa. Verify current services locally before medical use.

Primary Health Sub Centre Doctors Total Strength Count
1
Primary Health Sub Centre Doctors In Position Count
1
Primary Health Sub Centre Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
2
Primary Health Sub Centre Para Medical Staff In Position Count
2
Maternity And Child Welfare Centre Count
1
Maternity And Child Welfare Centre Doctors Total Strength Count
1
Maternity And Child Welfare Centre Doctors In Position Count
1
Maternity And Child Welfare Centre Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
1
Maternity And Child Welfare Centre Para Medical Staff In Position Count
1
Family Welfare Centre Count
1
Family Welfare Centre Doctors Total Strength Count
1
Family Welfare Centre Doctors In Position Count
1
Family Welfare Centre Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
1
Family Welfare Centre Para Medical Staff In Position Count
1
Non Government Medical Facilities Medicine Shop Count
1

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Sonsa include hand pump water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.

Uncovered Well
Available
Hand Pump
Available
Hand Pump Functions All Year
Available
Open Drainage
Available
Open Pucca Drainage Uncovered
Available
Open Kutcha Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
No Organized Street Garbage System
Available
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
25.15 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Sonsa 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
Private Bus Service
Available
Tractors
Available
Cycle Rickshaw
Available
Cycle Pulled Rickshaws Machine Driven
Available
Animal Cart
Available
Other District Road
Available
Black-Topped Pucca Road
Available
All Weather Road
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Sonsa include self-help groups, 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.

Agricultural Credit Societies
Available
Self Help Group SHG
Available
Public Distribution System PDS Shop
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available
Birth And Death Registration Office
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Sonsa is reported as 3 hours per day in summer and 5 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
3 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
5 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use
Available
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
3 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
5 hours/day

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Sonsa show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 159.51 hectares and irrigated land is 55.1 hectares (34.5% 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
81.15
Current Fallows Area In Hectares
67.34 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
159.51
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
104.41 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
55.1
Other Source Specify Area In Hectares
29.95 hectares

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
Nutritional Centres Others
Available
Noindex
False

Map and Location

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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Sonsa

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
7
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 summary for matched banking access records
Device TypeRecordsShare
ATM 6 86%
CRM 1 14%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
BankRecordsShare
Punjab National Bank 3 43%
State Bank of India 2 29%
Bank of Baroda 1 14%
Hdfc Bank Ltd. 1 14%

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
Bank of Baroda ATM 805103 Nawada Hisua Hisua (Np) Near Kusum Gas Agency Hisua - Panchu, Rajgir Road, Nawada, Bihar, 805103
Hdfc Bank Ltd. CRM 805103 Nawada Hisua Hisua (Np) Main Road, Po and Ps - Hisua, Dist. Nawada, Bihar - 805103. Upper Grd. Floor, Panchu Par, Nr. Barki Pull, Gaya - Nawada…
Punjab National Bank ATM 805101 Nawada Hisua Dhamol Distt Nawada Bihar PIN 805101 Modern Complex, Arha More, Bo Dhamaul, Nawada, Bihar, 805101
State Bank of India ATM 805103 Nawada Hisua Hisua (Np) Hisua Bazar Main Road, Near Sbi Branch Main Road Hisua, Nawada, Bihar, 805103
Punjab National Bank ATM 805103 Nawada Hisua Hisua (Np) Bihar Hisua, Nawada, Bihar, 805103
Punjab National Bank ATM 805103 Nawada Hisua Hisua (Np) Bihar PIN 805103 Banarsi Market, Hisua, Distt: Nawada, Nawada, Bihar, 805103

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 Sonsa village located?

Sonsa is in Hisua Block of Nawada district in Bihar, India.

Which district is Sonsa village in?

Sonsa village is in Nawada district.

Which state is Sonsa village in?

Sonsa village is in Bihar.

Which block is Sonsa under?

Sonsa comes under Hisua Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Sonsa?

The Census village code of Sonsa is 258107.

What is the population of Sonsa village?

The village record lists 3,126 people and 499 households for Sonsa.

How many households are in Sonsa village?

The village record lists 499 households for Sonsa.

What is the male and female population of Sonsa?

The record lists 1,601 male residents and 1,525 female residents for Sonsa.

What is the sex ratio of Sonsa village?

The sex ratio of Sonsa is 952.53 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Sonsa village?

The reported geographical area of Sonsa is 308 hectares.

What is the population density of Sonsa village?

The approximate population density of Sonsa is 1,014.94 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Sonsa?

The nearest town listed for Sonsa is Hisua, about 7 km away.

How far is Sonsa from the district headquarters?

Sonsa is about 20 km from Nawada, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Sonsa from the sub-district headquarters?

Sonsa is about 7 km from Hisua, the block headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Sonsa?

The village facility record lists 2 government primary schools and 2 government middle schools for Sonsa.

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

For Sonsa, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 159.51 hectares and irrigated land is 55.1 hectares.

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

The page shows 7 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Sonsa. These records include 4 banks. Verify current service status with the bank before visiting.

Is a primary school reported for this village?

No. The village record marks a primary school as not available for Sonsa.

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.