Indian Village Directory

Sonaur Village

Sonaur is an inhabited village in Baisi Block of Purnia district, Bihar. Its Census village code is 224083, the Census 2011 record lists 1,926 people in 373 households and the reported area is 212 hectares. The local references include Puranganj Gram Panchayat, Baisi CD Block and the nearest town reference is Purnia at about 48 km.

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Quick answer: Sonaur is a village in Baisi Block, Purnia district, Bihar, India. The available record shows Census village code 224083 and 1,926 people in 373 households.
Village Code224083
Population1,926
Households373
Area212 hectares
Nearest TownPurnia

Key Village Facts

Village
Sonaur
Census Village Code
224083
State
Bihar
State Census Code
10
District
Purnia
District Census Code
211
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Baisi
Sub-district Census Code
01140
CD Block
Baisi
Gram Panchayat
Puranganj
Households
373
Population
1,926
Male Population
993
Female Population
933
Sex Ratio
939.58
Area
212 hectares
Area
2.12 sq km
Nearest Town
Purnia
Nearest Town Distance
48 km
Reference Year
2009

Detailed village profile

Sonaur at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 1,926 people, 212 hectares of reported area and Purnia as the nearest town reference for Sonaur, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

StateBihar
DistrictPurnia
BlockBaisi
CD BlockBaisi
Gram PanchayatPuranganj
  • Sonaur falls under Baisi Block in Purnia district, Bihar.
  • The Census village code is 224083.
  • The record lists 1,926 people living in 373 households.
  • The reported village area is 212 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Purnia.
  • 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 Density908.49 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size5.16 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share0%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share0%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share46.9%Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Sonaur in the official administrative record. Census village code 224083, Puranganj Gram Panchayat and Baisi CD Block.

State Census Code
10
District Census Code
211
Sub-district Census Code
01140
Village Census Code
224083
CD Block Code
0128
Gram Panchayat Code
0016
CD Block Name
Baisi
Gram Panchayat Name
Puranganj

Location and Distance

Purnia is the nearest town listed for Sonaur, about 48 km away. Purnia is listed as the district headquarters at about 48 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Baisi
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
18 km
District Headquarter
Purnia
Distance from District Headquarter
48 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Purnia
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
48 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Purnia
Distance within State/UT
48 km
Nearest Town
Purnia
Distance from Nearest Town
48 km
Total Geographical Area
212 hectares
Area
2.12 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 1,926 people in 373 households, with 993 male residents and 933 female residents. The average household size is 5.16, and SC share is 0% and ST share is 0% for Sonaur. Population density works out to about 908.49 people per sq km.

Total Households
373
Total Population
1,926
Male Population
993
Female Population
933
Sex Ratio
939.58
Average Household Size
5.16
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Sonaur 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 Sonaur include hand pump water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.

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
Navigable Waterways River Canal
Available
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
8 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Sonaur include black-topped road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.

Auto / Modified Auto Service
Available
Taxi
Available
Cycle Rickshaw
Available
Cycle Pulled Rickshaws Machine Driven
Available
Animal Cart
Available
Major District Road
Available
Other District Road
Available
Black-Topped Pucca Road
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Sonaur include Anganwadi centre and assembly polling station. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.

Mandis Regular Market
Available
Agricultural Marketing Society
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Sonaur show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 167.83 hectares and irrigated land is 78.73 hectares (46.9% 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
13.0
Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares
10.46 hectares
Land Under Miscellaneous Tree Crops Etc Area In Hectares
12.71 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
167.83
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
89.1 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
78.73
Canals Area In Hectares
56.62 hectares
Other Source Specify Area In Hectares
22.11 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
Nutritional Centres Others
Available
Noindex
False

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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Sonaur

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
More than 10 km
Commercial Bank
Not available in village
Cooperative Bank
Not available in village
Same-area Bank Service Records
6
Banks in Matched Records
3
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 TypeRecordsShare
ATM 6 100%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
BankRecordsShare
State Bank of India 3 50%
Canara Bank 2 33%
Central Bank of India 1 17%

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
BankTypePINDistrictLocal AreaCentreAddress
Canara Bank ATM 854315 Purnia Baisi Simalbari At: Simalbari Simalbari, Purnia, Bihar, 854315
Central Bank of India ATM 854315 Purnia Baisi Baisi Baisi Baisi, P. O. Baisi, Dist.purnea, 854315, Purnia, Bihar, 854315
State Bank of India ATM 854315 Purnia Baisi Baisi Baisi Bazar Road, Near Sbi Baisi Branch Baisi Bazar, Baisi, Purnea, Purnia, Bihar, 854315
Canara Bank ATM 854315 Purnia Baisi Asja Mawaia 0 Asja Mowaiya, Teh.baisee, Purnia, Bihar, 854315
State Bank of India ATM 854315 Purnia Baisi Simalbari Baisi-Amour Road, Near Canara Bank Simalbari Chowk, Baisi, Purnia, Bihar, 854315
State Bank of India ATM 854315 Purnia Baisi Simalbari Near Canara Bank, Simalbari Simalbari Chowk, Baisi, Baisi-Amour Road, Purnia, Bihar, 854315

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 Sonaur village located?

Sonaur is in Baisi Block of Purnia district in Bihar, India.

Which district is Sonaur village in?

Sonaur village is in Purnia district.

Which state is Sonaur village in?

Sonaur village is in Bihar.

Which block is Sonaur under?

Sonaur comes under Baisi Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Sonaur?

The Census village code of Sonaur is 224083.

Which Gram Panchayat is Sonaur under?

Sonaur is listed under Puranganj Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Baisi.

What is the population of Sonaur village?

The village record lists 1,926 people and 373 households for Sonaur.

How many households are in Sonaur village?

The village record lists 373 households for Sonaur.

What is the male and female population of Sonaur?

The record lists 993 male residents and 933 female residents for Sonaur.

What is the sex ratio of Sonaur village?

The sex ratio of Sonaur is 939.58 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Sonaur village?

The reported geographical area of Sonaur is 212 hectares.

What is the population density of Sonaur village?

The approximate population density of Sonaur is 908.49 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Sonaur?

The nearest town listed for Sonaur is Purnia, about 48 km away.

How far is Sonaur from the district headquarters?

Sonaur is about 48 km from Purnia, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Sonaur from the sub-district headquarters?

Sonaur is about 18 km from Baisi, the block headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Sonaur?

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

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

For Sonaur, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 167.83 hectares and irrigated land is 78.73 hectares.

Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Sonaur?

The page shows 6 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Sonaur. These records include 3 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.