Where is Sonpura village located?
Sonpura is in Meskaur Block of Nawada district in Bihar, India.
Indian Village Directory
Sonpura Village
Sonpura is an inhabited village in Meskaur Block of Nawada district, Bihar. Its Census village code is 258216, the Census 2011 record lists 1,263 people in 194 households and the reported area is 65 hectares. The local references include Barosar Gram Panchayat, Meskaur CD Block and the nearest town reference is Hisua at about 18 km.
Village Code258216
Population1,263
Households194
Area65 hectares
Nearest TownHisua
Key Village Facts
- Village
- Sonpura
- Census Village Code
- 258216
- State
- Bihar
- State Census Code
- 10
- District
- Nawada
- District Census Code
- 237
- Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
- Meskaur
- Sub-district Census Code
- 01522
- CD Block
- Meskaur
- Gram Panchayat
- Barosar
- Households
- 194
- Population
- 1,263
- Male Population
- 652
- Female Population
- 611
- Sex Ratio
- 937.12
- Area
- 65 hectares
- Area
- 0.65 sq km
- Nearest Town
- Hisua
- Nearest Town Distance
- 18 km
- Reference Year
- 2009
Detailed village profile
Sonpura at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 1,263 people, 65 hectares of reported area and Hisua as the nearest town reference for Sonpura, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
- Sonpura falls under Meskaur Block in Nawada district, Bihar.
- The Census village code is 258216.
- The record lists 1,263 people living in 194 households.
- The reported village area is 65 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
Key Calculated Values
These values are calculated from the same village record to make comparison easier. They are not separate official figures.
Population Density1,943.08 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size6.51 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share24.94%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share0%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share74.1%Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.
Census Codes and Administrative Details
These Census 2011 identifiers place Sonpura in the official administrative record. Census village code 258216, Barosar Gram Panchayat and Meskaur CD Block.
- State Census Code
- 10
- District Census Code
- 237
- Sub-district Census Code
- 01522
- Village Census Code
- 258216
- CD Block Code
- 0510
- Gram Panchayat Code
- 3
- CD Block Name
- Meskaur
- Gram Panchayat Name
- Barosar
Location and Distance
Hisua is the nearest town listed for Sonpura, about 18 km away. Nawada is listed as the district headquarters at about 34 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.
- Sub-district Headquarter
- Meskaur
- Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
- 11 km
- District Headquarter
- Nawada
- Distance from District Headquarter
- 34 km
- Nearest Statutory Town
- Hisua
- Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
- 18 km
- Nearest Town within State/UT
- Hisua
- Distance within State/UT
- 18 km
- Nearest Town
- Hisua
- Distance from Nearest Town
- 18 km
- Total Geographical Area
- 65 hectares
- Area
- 0.65 sq km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 1,263 people in 194 households, with 652 male residents and 611 female residents. The average household size is 6.51, and SC share is 24.94% and ST share is 0% for Sonpura. Population density works out to about 1,943.08 people per sq km.
- Total Households
- 194
- Total Population
- 1,263
- Male Population
- 652
- Female Population
- 611
- Sex Ratio
- 937.12
- Average Household Size
- 6.51
- SC Population
- 315
- SC Male Population
- 162
- SC Female Population
- 153
- SC Population Share
- 24.94
- Village Status
- Inhabited
Education Facilities
Education entries for Sonpura 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.
- Private Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG
- Available
- Private Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG Count
- 1
- 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 Sonpura 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
- Closed Drainage
- Available
- Open Drainage
- Available
- Open Pucca Drainage Covered With Tiles Slabs
- 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
- 8.01 hectares
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
Connectivity records for Sonpura include all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.
- Cycle Rickshaw
- Available
- Cycle Pulled Rickshaws Machine Driven
- Available
- Gravel Kuchha Roads
- Available
- All Weather Road
- Available
- Footpath
- Available
Financial, Market and Public Services
Public-service entries for Sonpura 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.
- Self Help Group SHG
- Available
- Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
- Available
- ASHA
- Available
- Assembly Polling Station
- Available
- Birth And Death Registration Office
- Available
Land Use and Local Economy
Land-use records for Sonpura show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 64.81 hectares and irrigated land is 48.01 hectares (74.1% 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
- 0.19
- Net Area Sown In Hectares
- 64.81
- Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
- 16.8 hectares
- Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
- 48.01
- Canals Area In Hectares
- 40 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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Frequently Asked Questions
Which district is Sonpura village in?
Sonpura village is in Nawada district.
Which state is Sonpura village in?
Sonpura village is in Bihar.
Which block is Sonpura under?
Sonpura comes under Meskaur Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.
What is the Census village code of Sonpura?
The Census village code of Sonpura is 258216.
Which Gram Panchayat is Sonpura under?
Sonpura is listed under Barosar Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Meskaur.
What is the population of Sonpura village?
The village record lists 1,263 people and 194 households for Sonpura.
How many households are in Sonpura village?
The village record lists 194 households for Sonpura.
What is the male and female population of Sonpura?
The record lists 652 male residents and 611 female residents for Sonpura.
What is the sex ratio of Sonpura village?
The sex ratio of Sonpura is 937.12 females per 1000 males in the available record.
What is the area of Sonpura village?
The reported geographical area of Sonpura is 65 hectares.
What is the population density of Sonpura village?
The approximate population density of Sonpura is 1,943.08 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.
What is the nearest town to Sonpura?
The nearest town listed for Sonpura is Hisua, about 18 km away.
How far is Sonpura from the district headquarters?
Sonpura is about 34 km from Nawada, the district headquarters listed in the available records.
How far is Sonpura from the sub-district headquarters?
Sonpura is about 11 km from Meskaur, the block headquarters listed in the available records.
What education facilities are listed for Sonpura?
The village facility record lists 1 government primary school and 1 government middle school for Sonpura.
What crops or land-use details are reported for Sonpura?
For Sonpura, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 64.81 hectares and irrigated land is 48.01 hectares.
Is a primary school reported for this village?
No. The village record marks a primary school as not available for Sonpura.