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Sohwalia Kalan Village

Sohwalia Kalan is an inhabited village in Kargahar Block of Rohtas district, Bihar. Its Census village code is 251674, the Census 2011 record lists 871 people in 131 households and the reported area is 116 hectares. The local references include Bhokhari Gram Panchayat, Kargahar CD Block and the nearest town reference is Sasaram at about 41 km.

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Quick answer: Sohwalia Kalan is a village in Kargahar Block, Rohtas district, Bihar, India. The available record shows Census village code 251674 and 871 people in 131 households.
Village Code251674
Population871
Households131
Area116 hectares
Nearest TownSasaram

Key Village Facts

Village
Sohwalia Kalan
Census Village Code
251674
State
Bihar
State Census Code
10
District
Rohtas
District Census Code
234
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Kargahar
Sub-district Census Code
01467
CD Block
Kargahar
Gram Panchayat
Bhokhari
Households
131
Population
871
Male Population
467
Female Population
404
Sex Ratio
865.1
Area
116 hectares
Area
1.16 sq km
Nearest Town
Sasaram
Nearest Town Distance
41 km
Reference Year
2009

Detailed village profile

Sohwalia Kalan at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 871 people, 116 hectares of reported area and Sasaram as the nearest town reference for Sohwalia Kalan, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

StateBihar
DistrictRohtas
CD BlockKargahar
Gram PanchayatBhokhari
  • Sohwalia Kalan falls under Kargahar Block in Rohtas district, Bihar.
  • The Census village code is 251674.
  • The record lists 871 people living in 131 households.
  • The reported village area is 116 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Sasaram.
  • 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 Density750.86 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size6.65 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share47.3%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share0%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share100%Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Sohwalia Kalan in the official administrative record. Census village code 251674, Bhokhari Gram Panchayat and Kargahar CD Block.

State Census Code
10
District Census Code
234
Sub-district Census Code
01467
Village Census Code
251674
CD Block Code
0455
Gram Panchayat Code
7336
CD Block Name
Kargahar
Gram Panchayat Name
Bhokhari

Location and Distance

Sasaram is the nearest town listed for Sohwalia Kalan, about 41 km away. Sasaram is listed as the district headquarters at about 41 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Kargahar
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
23 km
District Headquarter
Sasaram
Distance from District Headquarter
41 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Sasaram
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
41 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Sasaram
Distance within State/UT
41 km
Nearest Town
Sasaram
Distance from Nearest Town
41 km
Total Geographical Area
116 hectares
Area
1.16 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 871 people in 131 households, with 467 male residents and 404 female residents. The average household size is 6.65, and SC share is 47.3% and ST share is 0% for Sohwalia Kalan. Population density works out to about 750.86 people per sq km.

Total Households
131
Total Population
871
Male Population
467
Female Population
404
Sex Ratio
865.1
Average Household Size
6.65
SC Population
412
SC Male Population
218
SC Female Population
194
SC Population Share
47.3
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Sohwalia Kalan list 1 government primary school, 1 government middle school and 1 private middle 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
1
Government Primary School
Available
Government Primary School Count
1
Government Middle School
Available
Government Middle School Count
1
Private Middle School
Available
Private Middle School Count
1

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Sohwalia Kalan include hand pump water and river or canal water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.

Covered Well
Available
Covered Well Functions All Year
Available
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
River Canal
Available
River Canal Functions in Summer
Available
Open Drainage
Available
Open Pucca Drainage Uncovered
Available
Open Kutcha Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
Navigable Waterways River Canal
Available

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Sohwalia Kalan include black-topped road access and all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.

Private Bus Service
Available
Auto / Modified Auto Service
Available
Taxi
Available
Vans
Available
Cycle Rickshaw
Available
Animal Cart
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 Sohwalia Kalan 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.

Weekly Haat
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Daily Newspaper Supply
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available
Birth And Death Registration Office
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Sohwalia Kalan is reported as 2 hours per day in summer and 2 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
2 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
2 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use
Available
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
2 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
2 hours/day
Power Supply For Commercial Use
Available
Power Supply For Commercial Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
2 hours/day
Power Supply For Commercial Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
2 hours/day
Power Supply For All Users
Available
Power Supply For All Users Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
2 hours/day
Power Supply For All Users Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
2 hours/day

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Sohwalia Kalan show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 115 hectares and irrigated land is 115 hectares (100% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Paddy
Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares
1 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
115.0
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
115.0
Canals Area In Hectares
115 hectares

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

Map and Location

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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Sohwalia Kalan

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
4
Banks in Matched Records
3
Matched PINs
3

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 4 100%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
BankRecordsShare
Punjab National Bank 2 50%
Canara Bank 1 25%
State Bank of India 1 25%

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 821107 Rohtas Kargahar Dibhiya 0 Dibhiya, Teh.kargahar, Rohtas, Bihar, 821107
Punjab National Bank ATM 821307 Rohtas Kargahar Bhariyan Teh.dehri Bhariyan, Rohtas, Bihar, 821307
State Bank of India ATM 821108 Rohtas Kargahar Kargahar Kargahar Rohtas Kargahar Sasaram, Rohtas, Bihar, 821108
Punjab National Bank ATM 821107 Rohtas Kargahar Kargahar Kargahar Main Bazar, Rohtas, Bihar, 821107

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 Sohwalia Kalan village located?

Sohwalia Kalan is in Kargahar Block of Rohtas district in Bihar, India.

Which district is Sohwalia Kalan village in?

Sohwalia Kalan village is in Rohtas district.

Which state is Sohwalia Kalan village in?

Sohwalia Kalan village is in Bihar.

Which block is Sohwalia Kalan under?

Sohwalia Kalan comes under Kargahar Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Sohwalia Kalan?

The Census village code of Sohwalia Kalan is 251674.

Which Gram Panchayat is Sohwalia Kalan under?

Sohwalia Kalan is listed under Bhokhari Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Kargahar.

What is the population of Sohwalia Kalan village?

The village record lists 871 people and 131 households for Sohwalia Kalan.

How many households are in Sohwalia Kalan village?

The village record lists 131 households for Sohwalia Kalan.

What is the male and female population of Sohwalia Kalan?

The record lists 467 male residents and 404 female residents for Sohwalia Kalan.

What is the sex ratio of Sohwalia Kalan village?

The sex ratio of Sohwalia Kalan is 865.1 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Sohwalia Kalan village?

The reported geographical area of Sohwalia Kalan is 116 hectares.

What is the population density of Sohwalia Kalan village?

The approximate population density of Sohwalia Kalan is 750.86 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Sohwalia Kalan?

The nearest town listed for Sohwalia Kalan is Sasaram, about 41 km away.

How far is Sohwalia Kalan from the district headquarters?

Sohwalia Kalan is about 41 km from Sasaram, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Sohwalia Kalan from the sub-district headquarters?

Sohwalia Kalan is about 23 km from Kargahar, the block headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Sohwalia Kalan?

The village facility record lists 1 government primary school, 1 government middle school and 1 private middle school for Sohwalia Kalan.

What crops or land-use details are reported for Sohwalia Kalan?

For Sohwalia Kalan, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 115 hectares and irrigated land is 115 hectares.

Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Sohwalia Kalan?

The page shows 4 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Sohwalia Kalan. 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.