Indian Village Directory

Sofwa Village

Sofwa is an inhabited village in Narkatiaganj Block of Pashchim Champaran district, Bihar. Its Census village code is 216655, the Census 2011 record lists 1,617 people in 258 households and the reported area is 134.8 hectares. The local references include Rajpur Gram Panchayat, Narkatiaganj CD Block and the nearest town reference is Narkatiyaganj at about 3 km.

In short:

Sofwa is a village in Narkatiaganj Block, Pashchim Champaran district, Bihar, India. The available record shows Census village code 216655 and 1,617 people in 258 households.

Village Code216655
Population1,617
Households258
Area134.8 hectares
Nearest TownNarkatiyaganj

Detailed village profile

Sofwa at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 1,617 people, 134.8 hectares of reported area and Narkatiyaganj as the nearest town reference for Sofwa, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

State Bihar
Block Narkatiaganj
CD Block Narkatiaganj
Gram Panchayat Rajpur
  • Sofwa falls under Narkatiaganj Block in Pashchim Champaran district, Bihar.
  • The Census village code is 216655.
  • The record lists 1,617 people living in 258 households.
  • The reported village area is 134.8 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Narkatiyaganj.
  • 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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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
Sofwa
Census Village Code
216655
State
Bihar
State Census Code
10
District
Pashchim Champaran
District Census Code
203
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Narkatiaganj
Sub-district Census Code
01017
CD Block
Narkatiaganj
Gram Panchayat
Rajpur
Households
258
Population
1,617
Male Population
869
Female Population
748
Sex Ratio
860.76
Area
134.8 hectares
Area
1.35 sq km
Nearest Town
Narkatiyaganj
Nearest Town Distance
3 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 1,199.55 people / sq km Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size 6.27 people Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share 5.94% Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share 0.43% Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share 74.8% Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Sofwa in the official administrative record. Census village code 216655, Rajpur Gram Panchayat and Narkatiaganj CD Block.

State Census Code
10
District Census Code
203
Sub-district Census Code
01017
Village Census Code
216655
CD Block Code
0005
Gram Panchayat Code
0014
CD Block Name
Narkatiaganj
Gram Panchayat Name
Rajpur

Location and Distance

Narkatiyaganj is the nearest town listed for Sofwa, about 3 km away. Bettiah is listed as the district headquarters at about 35 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Narkatiaganj
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
3 km
District Headquarter
Bettiah
Distance from District Headquarter
35 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Narkatiyaganj
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
3 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Narkatiyaganj
Distance within State/UT
3 km
Nearest Town
Narkatiyaganj
Distance from Nearest Town
3 km
Total Geographical Area
134.8 hectares
Area
1.35 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 1,617 people in 258 households, with 869 male residents and 748 female residents. The average household size is 6.27, and SC share is 5.94% and ST share is 0.43% for Sofwa. Population density works out to about 1,199.55 people per sq km.

Total Households
258
Total Population
1,617
Male Population
869
Female Population
748
Sex Ratio
860.76
Average Household Size
6.27
SC Population
96
SC Male Population
52
SC Female Population
44
SC Population Share
5.94
ST Population
7
ST Male Population
3
ST Female Population
4
ST Population Share
0.43
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Sofwa list 1 government primary school and 1 private 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
Private Middle School
Available
Private Middle School Count
1

Drinking Water and Sanitation

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

Hand Pump
Available
Hand Pump Functions All Year
Available
River Canal
Available
River Canal Functions All Year
Available
Open Drainage
Available
Open Kutcha Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
10.35 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Sofwa 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
Cycle Rickshaw
Available
Cycle Pulled Rickshaws Machine Driven
Available
Animal Cart
Available
National Highway
Available
State Highway
Available
Major District Road
Available
Other District Road
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 Sofwa include self-help groups, Anganwadi centre and ASHA services. 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
Daily Newspaper Supply
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Sofwa is reported as 5 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
5 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
5 hours/day

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Sofwa show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 87.94 hectares and irrigated land is 65.75 hectares (74.8% 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
19.29
Barren Un Cultivable Land Area In Hectares
10.34 hectares
Fallows Land Other Than Current Fallows Area In Hectares
17.23 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
87.94
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
22.19 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
65.75
Canals Area In Hectares
55.4 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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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Sofwa village located?

Sofwa is in Narkatiaganj Block of Pashchim Champaran district in Bihar, India.

Which district is Sofwa village in?

Sofwa village is in Pashchim Champaran district.

Which state is Sofwa village in?

Sofwa village is in Bihar.

Which block is Sofwa under?

Sofwa comes under Narkatiaganj Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Sofwa?

The Census village code of Sofwa is 216655.

Which Gram Panchayat is Sofwa under?

Sofwa is listed under Rajpur Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Narkatiaganj.

What is the population of Sofwa village?

The village record lists 1,617 people and 258 households for Sofwa.

How many households are in Sofwa village?

The village record lists 258 households for Sofwa.

What is the male and female population of Sofwa?

The record lists 869 male residents and 748 female residents for Sofwa.

What is the sex ratio of Sofwa village?

The sex ratio of Sofwa is 860.76 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Sofwa village?

The reported geographical area of Sofwa is 134.8 hectares.

What is the population density of Sofwa village?

The approximate population density of Sofwa is 1,199.55 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Sofwa?

The nearest town listed for Sofwa is Narkatiyaganj, about 3 km away.

How far is Sofwa from the district headquarters?

Sofwa is about 35 km from Bettiah, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Sofwa from the sub-district headquarters?

Sofwa is about 3 km from Narkatiaganj, the block headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Sofwa?

The village facility record lists 1 government primary school and 1 private middle school for Sofwa.

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

For Sofwa, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 87.94 hectares and irrigated land is 65.75 hectares.

Is a primary school reported for this village?

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

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.