Where is Sauntha village located?
Sauntha is in Jalalgarh Block of Purnia district in Bihar, India.
Indian Village Directory
Sauntha Village
Sauntha is an inhabited village in Jalalgarh Block of Purnia district, Bihar. Its Census village code is 223657, the Census 2011 record lists 3,475 people in 618 households and the reported area is 389 hectares. The local references include Sauntha Gram Panchayat, Jalalgarh CD Block and the nearest town reference is Kasba at about 9 km.
Village Code223657
Population3,475
Households618
Area389 hectares
Nearest TownKasba
Key Village Facts
- Village
- Sauntha
- Census Village Code
- 223657
- State
- Bihar
- State Census Code
- 10
- District
- Purnia
- District Census Code
- 211
- Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
- Jalalgarh
- Sub-district Census Code
- 01137
- CD Block
- Jalalgarh
- Gram Panchayat
- Sauntha
- Households
- 618
- Population
- 3,475
- Male Population
- 1,769
- Female Population
- 1,706
- Sex Ratio
- 964.39
- Area
- 389 hectares
- Area
- 3.89 sq km
- Nearest Town
- Kasba
- Nearest Town Distance
- 9 km
- PIN Code Reported in Source Data
- 854325
- Reference Year
- 2009
Detailed village profile
Sauntha at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 3,475 people, 389 hectares of reported area and Kasba as the nearest town reference for Sauntha, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
- Sauntha falls under Jalalgarh Block in Purnia district, Bihar.
- The Census village code is 223657.
- The record lists 3,475 people living in 618 households.
- The reported village area is 389 hectares.
- The nearest town named in the record is Kasba.
- 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
This page is a local reference profile. Use it for village search, Census code lookup and broad facility context. Verify important legal, land, postal, banking, emergency or administrative details with the official source.
- 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 Density893.32 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size5.62 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share15.34%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share2.82%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share97.8%Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.
Census Codes and Administrative Details
These Census 2011 identifiers place Sauntha in the official administrative record. Census village code 223657, Sauntha Gram Panchayat and Jalalgarh CD Block.
- State Census Code
- 10
- District Census Code
- 211
- Sub-district Census Code
- 01137
- Village Census Code
- 223657
- CD Block Code
- 0125
- Gram Panchayat Code
- 0005
- CD Block Name
- Jalalgarh
- Gram Panchayat Name
- Sauntha
Location and Distance
Kasba is the nearest town listed for Sauntha, about 9 km away. Purnia is listed as the district headquarters at about 36 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.
- Sub-district Headquarter
- Jalalgarh
- Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
- 8 km
- District Headquarter
- Purnia
- Distance from District Headquarter
- 36 km
- Nearest Statutory Town
- Kasba
- Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
- 9 km
- Nearest Town within State/UT
- Kasba
- Distance within State/UT
- 9 km
- Nearest Town
- Kasba
- Distance from Nearest Town
- 9 km
- Total Geographical Area
- 389 hectares
- Area
- 3.89 sq km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 3,475 people in 618 households, with 1,769 male residents and 1,706 female residents. The average household size is 5.62, and SC share is 15.34% and ST share is 2.82% for Sauntha. Population density works out to about 893.32 people per sq km.
- Total Households
- 618
- Total Population
- 3,475
- Male Population
- 1,769
- Female Population
- 1,706
- Sex Ratio
- 964.39
- Average Household Size
- 5.62
- SC Population
- 533
- SC Male Population
- 275
- SC Female Population
- 258
- SC Population Share
- 15.34
- ST Population
- 98
- ST Male Population
- 51
- ST Female Population
- 47
- ST Population Share
- 2.82
- Village Status
- Inhabited
Education Facilities
Education entries for Sauntha list 2 government primary schools 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
- 2
- Government Middle School
- Available
- Government Middle School Count
- 1
Drinking Water and Sanitation
Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Sauntha 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
- Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
- 265.15 hectares
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
Connectivity records for Sauntha include mobile phone coverage and all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.
- Post Office
- Available
- Sub Post Office
- Available
- Telephone Landlines
- Available
- Mobile Phone Coverage
- Available
- Tractors
- Available
- Cycle Rickshaw
- Available
- Animal Cart
- Available
- Major District Road
- Available
- Gravel Kuchha Roads
- Available
- All Weather Road
- Available
- Footpath
- Available
Financial, Market and Public Services
Public-service entries for Sauntha 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.
- Self Help Group SHG
- Available
- Public Distribution System PDS Shop
- Available
- Mandis Regular Market
- Available
- Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
- Available
- ASHA
- Available
- Public Library
- Available
- Daily Newspaper Supply
- Available
- Assembly Polling Station
- Available
- Birth And Death Registration Office
- Available
Power Supply
Domestic power supply for Sauntha is reported as 10 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
- 10 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 Sauntha show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 271.25 hectares and irrigated land is 265.15 hectares (97.8% 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
- 50.25
- Barren Un Cultivable Land Area In Hectares
- 15.9 hectares
- Land Under Miscellaneous Tree Crops Etc Area In Hectares
- 5.2 hectares
- Fallows Land Other Than Current Fallows Area In Hectares
- 25.1 hectares
- Current Fallows Area In Hectares
- 21.3 hectares
- Net Area Sown In Hectares
- 271.25
- Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
- 6.1 hectares
- Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
- 265.15
Other Available Details
These extra fields are shown because they may still be useful for understanding the village record.
- Water Bounded Macadam
- Available
- Nutritional Centres Others
- Available
- Noindex
- False
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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Sauntha
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
- 2
- Banks in Matched Records
- 2
- Matched PINs
- 1
Match basis: ATM/CDM/CRM records found in the same PIN and district
ATM/CDM/CRM Type Summary
| Device Type | Records | Share |
|---|---|---|
| ATM | 2 | 100% |
Top Banks in Matched Records
| Bank | Records | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Bank of India | 1 | 50% |
| Idbi Bank Limited | 1 | 50% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bank of India | ATM | 854325 | Purnia | Kasba | Kasba (Np) | District-Purnea Meena Complex, Ps-Kasba, Purnia, Bihar, 854325 |
| Idbi Bank Limited | ATM | 854325 | Purnia | Kasba | Semaria | District: Purnia Idbi Bank Ltd, Near Koot Mill, Nh-57, Post- Garhbanali, Purnia, Bihar, 854325 |
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 Sauntha village in?
Sauntha village is in Purnia district.
Which state is Sauntha village in?
Sauntha village is in Bihar.
Which block is Sauntha under?
Sauntha comes under Jalalgarh Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.
What is the Census village code of Sauntha?
The Census village code of Sauntha is 223657.
Which Gram Panchayat is Sauntha under?
Sauntha is listed under Sauntha Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Jalalgarh.
What is the population of Sauntha village?
The village record lists 3,475 people and 618 households for Sauntha.
How many households are in Sauntha village?
The village record lists 618 households for Sauntha.
What is the male and female population of Sauntha?
The record lists 1,769 male residents and 1,706 female residents for Sauntha.
What is the sex ratio of Sauntha village?
The sex ratio of Sauntha is 964.39 females per 1000 males in the available record.
What is the area of Sauntha village?
The reported geographical area of Sauntha is 389 hectares.
What is the population density of Sauntha village?
The approximate population density of Sauntha is 893.32 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.
What is the nearest town to Sauntha?
The nearest town listed for Sauntha is Kasba, about 9 km away.
How far is Sauntha from the district headquarters?
Sauntha is about 36 km from Purnia, the district headquarters listed in the available records.
How far is Sauntha from the sub-district headquarters?
Sauntha is about 8 km from Jalalgarh, the block headquarters listed in the available records.
What education facilities are listed for Sauntha?
The village facility record lists 2 government primary schools and 1 government middle school for Sauntha.
What crops or land-use details are reported for Sauntha?
For Sauntha, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 271.25 hectares and irrigated land is 265.15 hectares.
Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Sauntha?
The page shows 2 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Sauntha. These records include 2 banks. Verify current service status with the bank before visiting.