Indian Village Directory

Soni Village

Soni is an inhabited village in Kargahar Block of Rohtas district, Bihar. Its Census village code is 251794, the Census 2011 record lists 989 people in 133 households and the reported area is 84.2 hectares. The local references include Rupaitha Gram Panchayat, Kargahar CD Block and the nearest town reference is Sasaram at about 23 km.

In short:

Soni is a village in Kargahar Block, Rohtas district, Bihar, India. The available record shows Census village code 251794 and 989 people in 133 households.

Village Code251794
Population989
Households133
Area84.2 hectares
Nearest TownSasaram

Detailed village profile

Soni at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 989 people, 84.2 hectares of reported area and Sasaram as the nearest town reference for Soni, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

State Bihar
District Rohtas
Block Kargahar
CD Block Kargahar
Gram Panchayat Rupaitha
  • Soni falls under Kargahar Block in Rohtas district, Bihar.
  • The Census village code is 251794.
  • The record lists 989 people living in 133 households.
  • The reported village area is 84.2 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 Village Facts

Village
Soni
Census Village Code
251794
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
Rupaitha
Households
133
Population
989
Male Population
519
Female Population
470
Sex Ratio
905.59
Area
84.2 hectares
Area
0.84 sq km
Nearest Town
Sasaram
Nearest Town Distance
23 km
Reference Year
2009

Key Calculated Values

These values are calculated from the same village record to make comparison easier. They are not separate official figures.

Population Density 1,174.58 people / sq km Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size 7.44 people Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share 13.55% Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share 0% Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share 100% Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Soni in the official administrative record. Census village code 251794, Rupaitha Gram Panchayat and Kargahar CD Block.

State Census Code
10
District Census Code
234
Sub-district Census Code
01467
Village Census Code
251794
CD Block Code
0455
Gram Panchayat Code
7344
CD Block Name
Kargahar
Gram Panchayat Name
Rupaitha

Location and Distance

Sasaram is the nearest town listed for Soni, about 23 km away. Sasaram is listed as the district headquarters at about 23 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Kargahar
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
3 km
District Headquarter
Sasaram
Distance from District Headquarter
23 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Sasaram
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
23 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Sasaram
Distance within State/UT
23 km
Nearest Town
Sasaram
Distance from Nearest Town
23 km
Total Geographical Area
84.2 hectares
Area
0.84 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 989 people in 133 households, with 519 male residents and 470 female residents. The average household size is 7.44, and SC share is 13.55% and ST share is 0% for Soni. Population density works out to about 1,174.58 people per sq km.

Total Households
133
Total Population
989
Male Population
519
Female Population
470
Sex Ratio
905.59
Average Household Size
7.44
SC Population
134
SC Male Population
74
SC Female Population
60
SC Population Share
13.55
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Soni 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

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Soni 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 Pucca Drainage Uncovered
Available
Open Kutcha Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

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

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 Soni 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

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Soni show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 83.2 hectares and irrigated land is 83.2 hectares (100% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Paddy
Barren Un Cultivable Land Area In Hectares
1 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
83.2
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
83.2
Canals Area In Hectares
83.2 hectares

Other Available Details

These extra fields are shown because they may still be useful for understanding the village record.

Water Bounded Macadam
Available
Noindex
False

Map and Location

Verified latitude and longitude are not available in the source data. Use the map search links for general location reference only.

Verified map coordinates are not reported in the source data.

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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Soni

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.

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 Soni village located?

Soni is in Kargahar Block of Rohtas district in Bihar, India.

Which district is Soni village in?

Soni village is in Rohtas district.

Which state is Soni village in?

Soni village is in Bihar.

Which block is Soni under?

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

What is the Census village code of Soni?

The Census village code of Soni is 251794.

Which Gram Panchayat is Soni under?

Soni is listed under Rupaitha Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Kargahar.

What is the population of Soni village?

The village record lists 989 people and 133 households for Soni.

How many households are in Soni village?

The village record lists 133 households for Soni.

What is the male and female population of Soni?

The record lists 519 male residents and 470 female residents for Soni.

What is the sex ratio of Soni village?

The sex ratio of Soni is 905.59 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Soni village?

The reported geographical area of Soni is 84.2 hectares.

What is the population density of Soni village?

The approximate population density of Soni is 1,174.58 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Soni?

The nearest town listed for Soni is Sasaram, about 23 km away.

How far is Soni from the district headquarters?

Soni is about 23 km from Sasaram, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Soni from the sub-district headquarters?

Soni is about 3 km from Kargahar, the block headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Soni?

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

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

For Soni, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 83.2 hectares and irrigated land is 83.2 hectares.

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

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