Where is Sonua village located?
Sonua is in Bhawanipur Block of Purnia district in Bihar, India.
Indian Village Directory
Sonua Village
Sonua is an inhabited village in Bhawanipur Block of Purnia district, Bihar. Its Census village code is 223235, the Census 2011 record lists 1,832 people in 332 households and the reported area is 273 hectares. The local references include Sonua Gram Panchayat, Bhawanipur CD Block and the nearest town reference is Purnia at about 65 km.
Village Code223235
Population1,832
Households332
Area273 hectares
Nearest TownPurnia
Key Village Facts
- Village
- Sonua
- Census Village Code
- 223235
- State
- Bihar
- State Census Code
- 10
- District
- Purnia
- District Census Code
- 211
- Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
- Bhawanipur
- Sub-district Census Code
- 01130
- CD Block
- Bhawanipur
- Gram Panchayat
- Sonua
- Households
- 332
- Population
- 1,832
- Male Population
- 949
- Female Population
- 883
- Sex Ratio
- 930.45
- Area
- 273 hectares
- Area
- 2.73 sq km
- Nearest Town
- Purnia
- Nearest Town Distance
- 65 km
- Reference Year
- 2009
Detailed village profile
Sonua at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 1,832 people, 273 hectares of reported area and Purnia as the nearest town reference for Sonua, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
- Sonua falls under Bhawanipur Block in Purnia district, Bihar.
- The Census village code is 223235.
- The record lists 1,832 people living in 332 households.
- The reported village area is 273 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 Density671.06 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size5.52 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share20.96%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share0%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share41.9%Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.
Census Codes and Administrative Details
These Census 2011 identifiers place Sonua in the official administrative record. Census village code 223235, Sonua Gram Panchayat and Bhawanipur CD Block.
- State Census Code
- 10
- District Census Code
- 211
- Sub-district Census Code
- 01130
- Village Census Code
- 223235
- CD Block Code
- 0118
- Gram Panchayat Code
- 2
- CD Block Name
- Bhawanipur
- Gram Panchayat Name
- Sonua
Location and Distance
Purnia is the nearest town listed for Sonua, about 65 km away. Purnia is listed as the district headquarters at about 65 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.
- Sub-district Headquarter
- Bhawanipur
- Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
- 12 km
- District Headquarter
- Purnia
- Distance from District Headquarter
- 65 km
- Nearest Statutory Town
- Purnia
- Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
- 65 km
- Nearest Town within State/UT
- Purnia
- Distance within State/UT
- 65 km
- Nearest Town
- Purnia
- Distance from Nearest Town
- 65 km
- Total Geographical Area
- 273 hectares
- Area
- 2.73 sq km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 1,832 people in 332 households, with 949 male residents and 883 female residents. The average household size is 5.52, and SC share is 20.96% and ST share is 0% for Sonua. Population density works out to about 671.06 people per sq km.
- Total Households
- 332
- Total Population
- 1,832
- Male Population
- 949
- Female Population
- 883
- Sex Ratio
- 930.45
- Average Household Size
- 5.52
- SC Population
- 384
- SC Male Population
- 194
- SC Female Population
- 190
- SC Population Share
- 20.96
- Village Status
- Inhabited
Education Facilities
Education entries for Sonua 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
- Government Arts And Science Degree College
- Available
- Government Arts And Science Degree College Count
- 1
Drinking Water and Sanitation
Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Sonua 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
- River Canal
- Available
- River Canal Functions All Year
- Available
- Open Drainage
- Available
- Open Kutcha Drainage
- Available
- Drain Water Discharge Destination
- Sewer plant
- Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
- 7 hectares
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
Connectivity records for Sonua include black-topped road access and all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.
- 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 Sonua include self-help groups, 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.
- Agricultural Credit Societies
- Available
- Self Help Group SHG
- Available
- Public Distribution System PDS Shop
- Available
- Mandis Regular Market
- Available
- Weekly Haat
- Available
- Agricultural Marketing Society
- Available
- Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
- Available
- ASHA
- Available
- Assembly Polling Station
- Available
- Birth And Death Registration Office
- Available
Land Use and Local Economy
Land-use records for Sonua show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 234 hectares and irrigated land is 98 hectares (41.9% 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
- 8.0
- Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares
- 14.8 hectares
- Land Under Miscellaneous Tree Crops Etc Area In Hectares
- 9.2 hectares
- Net Area Sown In Hectares
- 234.0
- Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
- 136 hectares
- Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
- 98.0
- Canals Area In Hectares
- 73 hectares
- Other Source Specify Area In Hectares
- 25 hectares
Other Available Details
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- Nutritional Centres Others
- Available
- Noindex
- False
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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Sonua
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
- 3
- 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 | Records | Share |
|---|---|---|
| ATM | 2 | 67% |
| CRM | 1 | 33% |
Top Banks in Matched Records
| Bank | Records | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Punjab National Bank | 1 | 33% |
| State Bank of India | 1 | 33% |
| Canara Bank | 1 | 33% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Punjab National Bank | ATM | 854204 | Purnia | Bhawanipur | Bhawanipur Rajdham | Dist. Purnea Main Road, Near Bus Stand, Bhawanipur, Purnia, Bihar, 854204 |
| Canara Bank | CRM | 854204 | Purnia | Bhawanipur | Bhawanipur Rajdham | Bhawanipur Rajdham Near Bhagalpur Bus Stand, Purnia, Bihar, 854204 |
| State Bank of India | ATM | 854204 | Purnia | Bhawanipur | Bhawanipur Rajdham | Bhawanipur Bhawanipur, Purnia, Bihar, 854204 |
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 Sonua village in?
Sonua village is in Purnia district.
Which state is Sonua village in?
Sonua village is in Bihar.
Which block is Sonua under?
Sonua comes under Bhawanipur Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.
What is the Census village code of Sonua?
The Census village code of Sonua is 223235.
Which Gram Panchayat is Sonua under?
Sonua is listed under Sonua Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Bhawanipur.
What is the population of Sonua village?
The village record lists 1,832 people and 332 households for Sonua.
How many households are in Sonua village?
The village record lists 332 households for Sonua.
What is the male and female population of Sonua?
The record lists 949 male residents and 883 female residents for Sonua.
What is the sex ratio of Sonua village?
The sex ratio of Sonua is 930.45 females per 1000 males in the available record.
What is the area of Sonua village?
The reported geographical area of Sonua is 273 hectares.
What is the population density of Sonua village?
The approximate population density of Sonua is 671.06 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.
What is the nearest town to Sonua?
The nearest town listed for Sonua is Purnia, about 65 km away.
How far is Sonua from the district headquarters?
Sonua is about 65 km from Purnia, the district headquarters listed in the available records.
How far is Sonua from the sub-district headquarters?
Sonua is about 12 km from Bhawanipur, the block headquarters listed in the available records.
What education facilities are listed for Sonua?
The village facility record lists 1 government primary school and 1 government middle school for Sonua.
What crops or land-use details are reported for Sonua?
For Sonua, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 234 hectares and irrigated land is 98 hectares.
Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Sonua?
The page shows 3 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Sonua. These records include 3 banks. Verify current service status with the bank before visiting.