Where is Sonkhar village located?
Sonkhar is in Ramnagar Block of Pashchim Champaran district in Bihar, India.
Indian Village Directory
Sonkhar Village
Sonkhar is an inhabited village in Ramnagar Block of Pashchim Champaran district, Bihar. Its Census village code is 216298, the Census 2011 record lists 3,330 people in 622 households and the reported area is 185 hectares. The local references include Sonkhar Gram Panchayat, Ramnagar CD Block and the nearest town reference is Ramnagar at about 9 km.
Sonkhar is a village in Ramnagar Block, Pashchim Champaran district, Bihar, India. The available record shows Census village code 216298 and 3,330 people in 622 households.
Village Code216298
Population3,330
Households622
Area185 hectares
Nearest TownRamnagar
Detailed village profile
Sonkhar at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 3,330 people, 185 hectares of reported area and Ramnagar as the nearest town reference for Sonkhar, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
- Sonkhar falls under Ramnagar Block in Pashchim Champaran district, Bihar.
- The Census village code is 216298.
- The record lists 3,330 people living in 622 households.
- The reported village area is 185 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
- Banking Context
- Bank ATM, CDM and CRM records use RBI-sourced banking access data
Key Village Facts
- Village
- Sonkhar
- Census Village Code
- 216298
- State
- Bihar
- State Census Code
- 10
- District
- Pashchim Champaran
- District Census Code
- 203
- Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
- Ramnagar
- Sub-district Census Code
- 01014
- CD Block
- Ramnagar
- Gram Panchayat
- Sonkhar
- Households
- 622
- Population
- 3,330
- Male Population
- 1,711
- Female Population
- 1,619
- Sex Ratio
- 946.23
- Area
- 185 hectares
- Area
- 1.85 sq km
- Nearest Town
- Ramnagar
- Nearest Town Distance
- 9 km
- PIN Code Reported in Source Data
- 845106
- 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
1,800 people / sq km
Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size
5.35 people
Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share
15.17%
Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share
0.51%
Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share
95%
Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.
Census Codes and Administrative Details
These Census 2011 identifiers place Sonkhar in the official administrative record. Census village code 216298, Sonkhar Gram Panchayat and Ramnagar CD Block.
- State Census Code
- 10
- District Census Code
- 203
- Sub-district Census Code
- 01014
- Village Census Code
- 216298
- CD Block Code
- 0002
- Gram Panchayat Code
- 0008
- CD Block Name
- Ramnagar
- Gram Panchayat Name
- Sonkhar
Location and Distance
Ramnagar is the nearest town listed for Sonkhar, about 9 km away. Bettiah is listed as the district headquarters at about 50 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.
- Sub-district Headquarter
- Ramnagar
- Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
- 2 km
- District Headquarter
- Bettiah
- Distance from District Headquarter
- 50 km
- Nearest Statutory Town
- Ramnagar
- Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
- 9 km
- Nearest Town within State/UT
- Ramnagar
- Distance within State/UT
- 9 km
- Nearest Town
- Ramnagar
- Distance from Nearest Town
- 9 km
- Total Geographical Area
- 185 hectares
- Area
- 1.85 sq km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 3,330 people in 622 households, with 1,711 male residents and 1,619 female residents. The average household size is 5.35, and SC share is 15.17% and ST share is 0.51% for Sonkhar. Population density works out to about 1,800 people per sq km.
- Total Households
- 622
- Total Population
- 3,330
- Male Population
- 1,711
- Female Population
- 1,619
- Sex Ratio
- 946.23
- Average Household Size
- 5.35
- SC Population
- 505
- SC Male Population
- 274
- SC Female Population
- 231
- SC Population Share
- 15.17
- ST Population
- 17
- ST Male Population
- 10
- ST Female Population
- 7
- ST Population Share
- 0.51
- Village Status
- Inhabited
Education Facilities
Education entries for Sonkhar 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
Health Facilities
Health records mark ASHA worker as available for Sonkhar. Verify current services locally before medical use.
- Primary Health Sub Centre Doctors Total Strength Count
- 2
- Primary Health Sub Centre Doctors In Position Count
- 1
- Primary Health Sub Centre Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
- 1
- Primary Health Sub Centre Para Medical Staff In Position Count
- 1
- Maternity And Child Welfare Centre Count
- 1
- Maternity And Child Welfare Centre Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
- 2
- Maternity And Child Welfare Centre Para Medical Staff In Position Count
- 2
Drinking Water and Sanitation
Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Sonkhar include hand pump water and river or canal 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
- River Canal
- Available
- River Canal Functions All Year
- Available
- Open Drainage
- Available
- Open Pucca Drainage Uncovered
- Available
- Open Kutcha Drainage
- Available
- Drain Water Discharge Destination
- Sewer plant
- Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
- 5 hectares
- Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
- 5 hectares
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
Connectivity records for Sonkhar include black-topped road access and all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.
- Public Call Office / Mobile PCO
- Available
- Taxi
- Available
- Tractors
- Available
- Cycle Rickshaw
- Available
- Animal Cart
- 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 Sonkhar include 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.
- Public Distribution System PDS Shop
- Available
- Mandis Regular Market
- Available
- Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
- Available
- ASHA
- Available
- Community Centre
- Available
- Sports Field
- Available
- Daily Newspaper Supply
- Available
- Assembly Polling Station
- Available
Power Supply
Domestic power supply for Sonkhar is reported as 4 hours per day in summer and 3 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
- 4 hours/day
- Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
- 3 hours/day
Land Use and Local Economy
Land-use records for Sonkhar show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 100 hectares and irrigated land is 95 hectares (95% 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
- 0.35
- Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares
- 0.2 hectares
- Land Under Miscellaneous Tree Crops Etc Area In Hectares
- 79.45 hectares
- Net Area Sown In Hectares
- 100.0
- Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
- 5 hectares
- Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
- 95.0
- Canals Area In Hectares
- 90 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
- 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 Sonkhar
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
- Within 5 km
- Commercial Bank
- Not available in village
- Cooperative Bank
- Not available in village
- Same-area Bank Service Records
- 4
- Banks in Matched Records
- 3
- Matched PINs
- 1
Match basis: ATM/CDM/CRM records found in the same PIN and state
ATM/CDM/CRM Type Summary
| Device Type | Records | Share |
|---|---|---|
| ATM | 3 | 75% |
| CRM | 1 | 25% |
Top Banks in Matched Records
| Bank | Records | Share |
|---|---|---|
| State Bank of India | 2 | 50% |
| Central Bank of India | 1 | 25% |
| Hdfc Bank Ltd. | 1 | 25% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central Bank of India | ATM | 845106 | Paschimi Champaran | Lauriya | Kandholia | Kandholia Kandholia, P. O. Bagahi, Teh.bagaha, Paschimi Champaran, Bihar, 845106 |
| State Bank of India | CRM | 845106 | Paschimi Champaran | Ramnagar | Ramnagar (Np) | Ramnagar Agri. Commercial Branch, Ramnagar Teh, Paschimi Champaran, Bihar, 845106 |
| Hdfc Bank Ltd. | ATM | 845106 | Paschimi Champaran | Ramnagar | Ramnagar (Np) | Near Harinagar Suger Mill, Gola Road Ramnagar Hdfc Bank Ltd.ground Floor, Aditya Market, Paschimi Champaran, Bihar, 845… |
| State Bank of India | ATM | 845106 | Paschimi Champaran | Ramnagar | Ramnagar (Np) | Purani Bazar Road, Ramnagar Infront of Sbi Bhawal Branch, Police Station Ramnagar, Paschimi Champaran, Bihar, 845106 |
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 Sonkhar village in?
Sonkhar village is in Pashchim Champaran district.
Which state is Sonkhar village in?
Sonkhar village is in Bihar.
Which block is Sonkhar under?
Sonkhar comes under Ramnagar Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.
What is the Census village code of Sonkhar?
The Census village code of Sonkhar is 216298.
Which Gram Panchayat is Sonkhar under?
Sonkhar is listed under Sonkhar Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Ramnagar.
What is the population of Sonkhar village?
The village record lists 3,330 people and 622 households for Sonkhar.
How many households are in Sonkhar village?
The village record lists 622 households for Sonkhar.
What is the male and female population of Sonkhar?
The record lists 1,711 male residents and 1,619 female residents for Sonkhar.
What is the sex ratio of Sonkhar village?
The sex ratio of Sonkhar is 946.23 females per 1000 males in the available record.
What is the area of Sonkhar village?
The reported geographical area of Sonkhar is 185 hectares.
What is the population density of Sonkhar village?
The approximate population density of Sonkhar is 1,800 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.
What is the nearest town to Sonkhar?
The nearest town listed for Sonkhar is Ramnagar, about 9 km away.
How far is Sonkhar from the district headquarters?
Sonkhar is about 50 km from Bettiah, the district headquarters listed in the available records.
How far is Sonkhar from the sub-district headquarters?
Sonkhar is about 2 km from Ramnagar, the block headquarters listed in the available records.
What education facilities are listed for Sonkhar?
The village facility record lists 1 government primary school and 1 government middle school for Sonkhar.
What crops or land-use details are reported for Sonkhar?
For Sonkhar, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 100 hectares and irrigated land is 95 hectares.
Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Sonkhar?
The page shows 4 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Sonkhar. These records include 3 banks. Verify current service status with the bank before visiting.