Soniawan is an inhabited village in Dulhin Bazar Block of Patna district, Bihar. Its Census village code is 245681, the Census 2011 record lists 1,698 people in 282 households and the reported area is 183 hectares. The local references include Soniyawan Gram Panchayat, Dulhin Bazar CD Block and the nearest town reference is Masaurhi at about 13 km.
In short:
Soniawan is a village in Dulhin Bazar Block, Patna district, Bihar, India. The available record shows Census village code 245681 and 1,698 people in 282 households.
Village Code245681
Population1,698
Households282
Area183 hectares
Nearest TownMasaurhi
Detailed village profile
Soniawan at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 1,698 people, 183 hectares of reported area and Masaurhi as the nearest town reference for Soniawan, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
Soniawan falls under Dulhin Bazar Block in Patna district, Bihar.
The Census village code is 245681.
The record lists 1,698 people living in 282 households.
The reported village area is 183 hectares.
The nearest town named in the record is Masaurhi.
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
Soniawan
Census Village Code
245681
State
Bihar
State Census Code
10
District
Patna
District Census Code
230
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Dulhin Bazar
Sub-district Census Code
01406
CD Block
Dulhin Bazar
Gram Panchayat
Soniyawan
Households
282
Population
1,698
Male Population
871
Female Population
827
Sex Ratio
949.48
Area
183 hectares
Area
1.83 sq km
Nearest Town
Masaurhi
Nearest Town Distance
13 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 Density927.87 people / sq km
Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size6.02 people
Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share33.86%
Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share0%
Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share90.6%
Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.
Census Codes and Administrative Details
These Census 2011 identifiers place Soniawan in the official administrative record. Census village code 245681, Soniyawan Gram Panchayat and Dulhin Bazar CD Block.
State Census Code
10
District Census Code
230
Sub-district Census Code
01406
Village Census Code
245681
CD Block Code
0394
Gram Panchayat Code
6653
CD Block Name
Dulhin Bazar
Gram Panchayat Name
Soniyawan
Location and Distance
Masaurhi is the nearest town listed for Soniawan, about 13 km away. Patna 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
Dulhin Bazar
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
10 km
District Headquarter
Patna
Distance from District Headquarter
50 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Masaurhi
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
13 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Masaurhi
Distance within State/UT
13 km
Nearest Town
Masaurhi
Distance from Nearest Town
13 km
Total Geographical Area
183 hectares
Area
1.83 sq km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 1,698 people in 282 households, with 871 male residents and 827 female residents. The average household size is 6.02, and SC share is 33.86% and ST share is 0% for Soniawan. Population density works out to about 927.87 people per sq km.
Total Households
282
Total Population
1,698
Male Population
871
Female Population
827
Sex Ratio
949.48
Average Household Size
6.02
SC Population
575
SC Male Population
311
SC Female Population
264
SC Population Share
33.86
Village Status
Inhabited
Education Facilities
Education entries for Soniawan list 1 government primary school, 1 government middle school and 1 government secondary 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
Government Secondary School
Available
Government Secondary School Count
1
Drinking Water and Sanitation
Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Soniawan 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
Tube Wells Borehole
Available
Tube Wells Borehole Functions All Year
Available
Open Drainage
Available
Open Kutcha Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
30 hectares
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
10 hectares
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
Connectivity records for Soniawan include black-topped road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.
Black-Topped Pucca Road
Available
Footpath
Available
Financial, Market and Public Services
Public-service entries for Soniawan include Anganwadi centre, ASHA services and assembly polling station. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available
Power Supply
Domestic power supply for Soniawan 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
Power Supply For Agriculture Use
Available
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
5 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
5 hours/day
Power Supply For Commercial Use
Available
Power Supply For Commercial Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
5 hours/day
Power Supply For Commercial Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
5 hours/day
Power Supply For All Users
Available
Power Supply For All Users Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
5 hours/day
Power Supply For All Users Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
5 hours/day
Land Use and Local Economy
Land-use records for Soniawan show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 106 hectares and irrigated land is 96 hectares (90.6% 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
10.0
Barren Un Cultivable Land Area In Hectares
14 hectares
Land Under Miscellaneous Tree Crops Etc Area In Hectares
3 hectares
Current Fallows Area In Hectares
20 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
106.0
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
10 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
96.0
Canals Area In Hectares
86 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
Map and Location
Verified latitude and longitude are not available in the source data. Use the map search links for general location reference only.
Verified map coordinates are not reported in the source data.
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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
More than 10 km
Commercial Bank
Not available in village
Cooperative Bank
Not available in village
Same-area Bank Service Records
1
Banks in Matched Records
1
Matched PINs
1
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 Type
Records
Share
ATM
1
100%
Top Banks in Matched Records
Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
Bank
Records
Share
State Bank of India
1
100%
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
Bank
Type
PIN
District
Local Area
Centre
Address
State Bank of India
ATM
801102
Patna
Dulhin Bazar
Narhi
Bikram Pali Road 801102 Near Dulhin Bazar Chauraha, Patna, Bihar, 801102
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 Soniawan village located?
Soniawan is in Dulhin Bazar Block of Patna district in Bihar, India.
Which district is Soniawan village in?
Soniawan village is in Patna district.
Which state is Soniawan village in?
Soniawan village is in Bihar.
Which block is Soniawan under?
Soniawan comes under Dulhin Bazar Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.
What is the Census village code of Soniawan?
The Census village code of Soniawan is 245681.
Which Gram Panchayat is Soniawan under?
Soniawan is listed under SONIYAWAN Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Dulhin Bazar.
What is the population of Soniawan village?
The village record lists 1,698 people and 282 households for Soniawan.
How many households are in Soniawan village?
The village record lists 282 households for Soniawan.
What is the male and female population of Soniawan?
The record lists 871 male residents and 827 female residents for Soniawan.
What is the sex ratio of Soniawan village?
The sex ratio of Soniawan is 949.48 females per 1000 males in the available record.
What is the area of Soniawan village?
The reported geographical area of Soniawan is 183 hectares.
What is the population density of Soniawan village?
The approximate population density of Soniawan is 927.87 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.
What is the nearest town to Soniawan?
The nearest town listed for Soniawan is Masaurhi, about 13 km away.
How far is Soniawan from the district headquarters?
Soniawan is about 50 km from Patna, the district headquarters listed in the available records.
How far is Soniawan from the sub-district headquarters?
Soniawan is about 10 km from Dulhin Bazar, the block headquarters listed in the available records.
What education facilities are listed for Soniawan?
The village facility record lists 1 government primary school, 1 government middle school and 1 government secondary school for Soniawan.
What crops or land-use details are reported for Soniawan?
For Soniawan, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 106 hectares and irrigated land is 96 hectares.
Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Soniawan?
The page shows 1 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Soniawan. These records include 1 banks. Verify current service status with the bank before visiting.
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.