Where is Sonawan village located?
Sonawan is in Patna Rural Block of Patna district in Bihar, India.
Indian Village Directory
Sonawan Village
Sonawan is an inhabited village in Patna Rural Block of Patna district, Bihar. Its Census village code is 245283, the Census 2011 record lists 2,322 people in 334 households and the reported area is 185 hectares. The local references include Mahuli, Sonawan Gram Panchayat, Patna Rural CD Block and the nearest town reference is Patna at about 15 km.
Village Code245283
Population2,322
Households334
Area185 hectares
Nearest TownPatna
Key Village Facts
- Village
- Sonawan
- Census Village Code
- 245283
- State
- Bihar
- State Census Code
- 10
- District
- Patna
- District Census Code
- 230
- Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
- Patna Rural
- Sub-district Census Code
- 01400
- CD Block
- Patna Rural
- Gram Panchayat
- Mahuli, Sonawan
- Households
- 334
- Population
- 2,322
- Male Population
- 1,245
- Female Population
- 1,077
- Sex Ratio
- 865.06
- Area
- 185 hectares
- Area
- 1.85 sq km
- Nearest Town
- Patna
- Nearest Town Distance
- 15 km
- Reference Year
- 2009
Detailed village profile
Sonawan at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 2,322 people, 185 hectares of reported area and Patna as the nearest town reference for Sonawan, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
- Sonawan falls under Patna Rural Block in Patna district, Bihar.
- The Census village code is 245283.
- The record lists 2,322 people living in 334 households.
- The reported village area is 185 hectares.
- The nearest town named in the record is Patna.
- 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 Calculated Values
These values are calculated from the same village record to make comparison easier. They are not separate official figures.
Population Density1,255.14 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size6.95 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share31.01%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share0.22%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share88.2%Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.
Census Codes and Administrative Details
These Census 2011 identifiers place Sonawan in the official administrative record. Census village code 245283, Mahuli, Sonawan Gram Panchayat and Patna Rural CD Block.
- State Census Code
- 10
- District Census Code
- 230
- Sub-district Census Code
- 01400
- Village Census Code
- 245283
- CD Block Code
- 0388
- Gram Panchayat Code
- 00140020
- CD Block Name
- Patna Rural
- Gram Panchayat Name
- Mahuli, Sonawan
Location and Distance
Patna is the nearest town listed for Sonawan, about 15 km away. Patna is listed as the district headquarters at about 15 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.
- Sub-district Headquarter
- Patna Rural
- Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
- 15 km
- District Headquarter
- Patna
- Distance from District Headquarter
- 15 km
- Nearest Statutory Town
- Patna
- Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
- 15 km
- Nearest Town within State/UT
- Patna
- Distance within State/UT
- 15 km
- Nearest Town
- Patna
- Distance from Nearest Town
- 15 km
- Total Geographical Area
- 185 hectares
- Area
- 1.85 sq km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 2,322 people in 334 households, with 1,245 male residents and 1,077 female residents. The average household size is 6.95, and SC share is 31.01% and ST share is 0.22% for Sonawan. Population density works out to about 1,255.14 people per sq km.
- Total Households
- 334
- Total Population
- 2,322
- Male Population
- 1,245
- Female Population
- 1,077
- Sex Ratio
- 865.06
- Average Household Size
- 6.95
- SC Population
- 720
- SC Male Population
- 385
- SC Female Population
- 335
- SC Population Share
- 31.01
- ST Population
- 5
- ST Male Population
- 1
- ST Female Population
- 4
- ST Population Share
- 0.22
- Village Status
- Inhabited
Education Facilities
Education entries for Sonawan list 1 government primary school, 1 private 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.
- Private Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG
- Available
- Private Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG Count
- 2
- Government Primary School
- Available
- Government Primary School Count
- 1
- Private Primary School
- Available
- Private Primary School Count
- 1
- Government Middle School
- Available
- Government Middle School Count
- 1
- Government Secondary School
- Available
- Government Secondary School Count
- 1
Health Facilities
Health rows list medical, welfare and veterinary facilities where the village record includes them.
- Primary Health Centre Count
- 1
- Primary Health Centre Doctors Total Strength Count
- 3
- Primary Health Centre Doctors In Position Count
- 3
- Primary Health Centre Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
- 3
- Primary Health Centre Para Medical Staff In Position Count
- 3
- 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
- Maternity And Child Welfare Centre Count
- 1
- Maternity And Child Welfare Centre Doctors Total Strength Count
- 1
- Maternity And Child Welfare Centre Doctors In Position 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
- TB Clinic Count
- 1
- TB Clinic Doctors Total Strength Count
- 1
- TB Clinic Paramedical Staff Total Strength Count
- 2
- TB Clinic Paramedical Staff In Position Count
- 1
- Dispensary Count
- 1
- Dispensary Doctors Total Strength Count
- 1
- Dispensary Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
- 1
- Dispensary Para Medical Staff In Position Count
- 1
- Family Welfare Centre Count
- 1
- Family Welfare Centre Doctors Total Strength Count
- 1
- Family Welfare Centre Doctors In Position Count
- 1
- Family Welfare Centre Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
- 2
- Family Welfare Centre Para Medical Staff In Position Count
- 2
- Non Government Medical Facilities Out Patient Count
- 8
Drinking Water and Sanitation
Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Sonawan 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
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
Connectivity records for Sonawan include black-topped road access and all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.
- Post Office
- Available
- Telephone Landlines
- Available
- Private Bus Service
- Available
- Auto / Modified Auto Service
- Available
- Tractors
- Available
- Cycle Rickshaw
- Available
- Cycle Pulled Rickshaws Machine Driven
- Available
- Animal Cart
- 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 Sonawan include self-help groups and Anganwadi centre. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.
- Self Help Group SHG
- Available
- Agricultural Marketing Society
- Available
- Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
- Available
Power Supply
Domestic power supply for Sonawan is reported as 4 hours per day in summer and 6 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
- 6 hours/day
Land Use and Local Economy
Land-use records for Sonawan show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 159.2 hectares and irrigated land is 140.4 hectares (88.2% 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
- 25.8
- Net Area Sown In Hectares
- 159.2
- Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
- 18.8 hectares
- Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
- 140.4
- Other Source Specify Area In Hectares
- 140.4 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
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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Sonawan
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.
Please verify with the bank before visiting any ATM, CDM or CRM location, including the current address, service status and timings.
- Village ATM Status
- Not available in village
- Nearest ATM Facility
- 5–10 km
- Commercial Bank
- Not available in village
- Cooperative Bank
- Not available in village
- Same-area Bank Service Records
- 1,150
- Banks in Matched Records
- 36
- Matched PINs
- 56
Match basis: ATM/CDM/CRM records found in the same local admin area
ATM/CDM/CRM Type Summary
| Device Type | Records | Share |
|---|---|---|
| ATM | 867 | 75% |
| CRM | 258 | 22% |
| CDM | 12 | 1% |
| Electronic Kiosk | 13 | 1.1% |
Top Banks in Matched Records
| Bank | Records | Share |
|---|---|---|
| State Bank of India | 429 | 37% |
| Hdfc Bank Ltd. | 94 | 8.2% |
| Punjab National Bank | 77 | 6.7% |
| Bank of Baroda | 74 | 6.4% |
| ICICI Bank Limited | 71 | 6.2% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Axis Bank Limited | ATM | 800001 | Patna | Patna Rural | Patna (M Corp. + Og) | Patna 800014 Axis Bank ATM Tirupati Auto Ashiana Crossing More Raza Bazar, Patna, Bihar, 800001 |
| Axis Bank Limited | ATM | 800001 | Patna | Patna Rural | Patna (M Corp. + Og) | Patna. 800001. Shop No.- 1, Lalit Bhawan, Opp. Boi Branch, Near Karbigahiya, Patna Junction, Patna, Bihar, 800001 |
| Axis Bank Limited | ATM | 800001 | Patna | Patna Rural | Patna (M Corp. + Og) | Patna. 800001. Ward No-16, Plot No- 427, Holding No.- 551, Gupta Complex, Gardanibagh, Road No.-1, Patna, Bihar, 800001 |
| Axis Bank Limited | ATM | 800001 | Patna | Patna Rural | Patna (M Corp. + Og) | Patna 800001 Ward No 29 Holding No 68 58A Circle No 8A Piritwipur Near Baidyanath Bhawan Chiraiyatand, Patna, Bihar, 80… |
| Axis Bank Limited | ATM | 800001 | Patna | Patna Rural | Patna (M Corp. + Og) | Patna 800001 Khata No 12 Plot No 271 Toji No 271 Rambilash Chowk Indra Nagar, Patna, Bihar, 800001 |
| Axis Bank Limited | ATM | 800001 | Patna | Patna Rural | Patna (M Corp. + Og) | South Gandhi Maidan Road Ground and First Floor, Holding No: 91/282 (Old Patna, Patna, Bihar, 800001 |
| Axis Bank Limited | ATM | 800001 | Patna | Patna Rural | Patna (M Corp. + Og) | East Boring Canal Road Alankar Business Centre, East Boring Canal Patna, Patna, Bihar, 800001 |
| Axis Bank Limited | ATM | 800001 | Patna | Patna Rural | Patna (M Corp. + Og) | Kidwaipuri Holding No-219A/39a, Plot No-13, Circle No-2 Patna, Patna, Bihar, 800001 |
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 Sonawan village in?
Sonawan village is in Patna district.
Which state is Sonawan village in?
Sonawan village is in Bihar.
Which block is Sonawan under?
Sonawan comes under Patna Rural Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.
What is the Census village code of Sonawan?
The Census village code of Sonawan is 245283.
Which Gram Panchayat is Sonawan under?
Sonawan is listed under Mahuli, Sonawan Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Patna Rural.
What is the population of Sonawan village?
The village record lists 2,322 people and 334 households for Sonawan.
How many households are in Sonawan village?
The village record lists 334 households for Sonawan.
What is the male and female population of Sonawan?
The record lists 1,245 male residents and 1,077 female residents for Sonawan.
What is the sex ratio of Sonawan village?
The sex ratio of Sonawan is 865.06 females per 1000 males in the available record.
What is the area of Sonawan village?
The reported geographical area of Sonawan is 185 hectares.
What is the population density of Sonawan village?
The approximate population density of Sonawan is 1,255.14 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.
What is the nearest town to Sonawan?
The nearest town listed for Sonawan is Patna, about 15 km away.
How far is Sonawan from the district headquarters?
Sonawan is about 15 km from Patna, the district headquarters listed in the available records.
How far is Sonawan from the sub-district headquarters?
Sonawan is about 15 km from Patna Rural, the block headquarters listed in the available records.
What education facilities are listed for Sonawan?
The village facility record lists 1 government primary school, 1 private primary school, 1 government middle school and 1 government secondary school for Sonawan.
What crops or land-use details are reported for Sonawan?
For Sonawan, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 159.2 hectares and irrigated land is 140.4 hectares.
Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Sonawan?
The page shows 1,150 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Sonawan. These records include 36 banks. Verify current service status with the bank before visiting.