Indian Village Directory

Sonbarsa Village

Sonbarsa is an inhabited village in Gaunaha Block of Pashchim Champaran district, Bihar. Its Census village code is 216319, the Census 2011 record lists 1,170 people in 220 households and the reported area is 247.3 hectares. The local references include Mahui Gram Panchayat, Gaunaha CD Block and the nearest town reference is Ramnagar at about 15 km.

In short:

Sonbarsa is a village in Gaunaha Block, Pashchim Champaran district, Bihar, India. The available record shows Census village code 216319 and 1,170 people in 220 households.

Village Code216319
Population1,170
Households220
Area247.3 hectares
Nearest TownRamnagar

Detailed village profile

Sonbarsa at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 1,170 people, 247.3 hectares of reported area and Ramnagar as the nearest town reference for Sonbarsa, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

State Bihar
Block Gaunaha
CD Block Gaunaha
Gram Panchayat MAHUI
  • Sonbarsa falls under Gaunaha Block in Pashchim Champaran district, Bihar.
  • The Census village code is 216319.
  • The record lists 1,170 people living in 220 households.
  • The reported village area is 247.3 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Ramnagar.
  • 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 Village Facts

Village
Sonbarsa
Census Village Code
216319
State
Bihar
State Census Code
10
District
Pashchim Champaran
District Census Code
203
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Gaunaha
Sub-district Census Code
01015
CD Block
Gaunaha
Gram Panchayat
Mahui
Households
220
Population
1,170
Male Population
596
Female Population
574
Sex Ratio
963.09
Area
247.3 hectares
Area
2.47 sq km
Nearest Town
Ramnagar
Nearest Town Distance
15 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 473.11 people / sq km Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size 5.32 people Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share 18.97% Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share 50.09% Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share 21% Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Sonbarsa in the official administrative record. Census village code 216319, Mahui Gram Panchayat and Gaunaha CD Block.

State Census Code
10
District Census Code
203
Sub-district Census Code
01015
Village Census Code
216319
CD Block Code
0003
Gram Panchayat Code
0001
CD Block Name
Gaunaha
Gram Panchayat Name
Mahui

Location and Distance

Ramnagar is the nearest town listed for Sonbarsa, about 15 km away. Bettiah is listed as the district headquarters at about 60 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Gaunaha
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
23 km
District Headquarter
Bettiah
Distance from District Headquarter
60 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Ramnagar
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
15 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Ramnagar
Distance within State/UT
15 km
Nearest Town
Ramnagar
Distance from Nearest Town
15 km
Total Geographical Area
247.3 hectares
Area
2.47 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 1,170 people in 220 households, with 596 male residents and 574 female residents. The average household size is 5.32, and SC share is 18.97% and ST share is 50.09% for Sonbarsa. Population density works out to about 473.11 people per sq km.

Total Households
220
Total Population
1,170
Male Population
596
Female Population
574
Sex Ratio
963.09
Average Household Size
5.32
SC Population
222
SC Male Population
110
SC Female Population
112
SC Population Share
18.97
ST Population
586
ST Male Population
296
ST Female Population
290
ST Population Share
50.09
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Sonbarsa 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

Health Facilities

Health rows list medical, welfare and veterinary facilities where the village record includes them.

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

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Sonbarsa 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
Open Drainage
Available
Open Kutcha Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
29.1 hectares
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
40.6 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Sonbarsa include mobile phone coverage. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.

Public Call Office / Mobile PCO
Available
Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Taxi
Available
Animal Cart
Available
Other District Road
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Sonbarsa include self-help groups, Anganwadi centre and PDS shop. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.

Self Help Group SHG
Available
Public Distribution System PDS Shop
Available
Mandis Regular Market
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
Daily Newspaper Supply
Available

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Sonbarsa show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 193 hectares and irrigated land is 40.6 hectares (21% 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
25.2
Net Area Sown In Hectares
193.0
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
152.4 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
40.6

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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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Sonbarsa village located?

Sonbarsa is in Gaunaha Block of Pashchim Champaran district in Bihar, India.

Which district is Sonbarsa village in?

Sonbarsa village is in Pashchim Champaran district.

Which state is Sonbarsa village in?

Sonbarsa village is in Bihar.

Which block is Sonbarsa under?

Sonbarsa comes under Gaunaha Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Sonbarsa?

The Census village code of Sonbarsa is 216319.

Which Gram Panchayat is Sonbarsa under?

Sonbarsa is listed under MAHUI Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Gaunaha.

What is the population of Sonbarsa village?

The village record lists 1,170 people and 220 households for Sonbarsa.

How many households are in Sonbarsa village?

The village record lists 220 households for Sonbarsa.

What is the male and female population of Sonbarsa?

The record lists 596 male residents and 574 female residents for Sonbarsa.

What is the sex ratio of Sonbarsa village?

The sex ratio of Sonbarsa is 963.09 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Sonbarsa village?

The reported geographical area of Sonbarsa is 247.3 hectares.

What is the population density of Sonbarsa village?

The approximate population density of Sonbarsa is 473.11 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Sonbarsa?

The nearest town listed for Sonbarsa is Ramnagar, about 15 km away.

How far is Sonbarsa from the district headquarters?

Sonbarsa is about 60 km from Bettiah, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Sonbarsa from the sub-district headquarters?

Sonbarsa is about 23 km from Gaunaha, the block headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Sonbarsa?

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

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

For Sonbarsa, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 193 hectares and irrigated land is 40.6 hectares.

Is a primary school reported for this village?

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

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.