Indian Village Directory

Bishunpur Sonsa Village

Bishunpur Sonsa is an inhabited village in Khanpur Block of Samastipur district, Bihar. Its Census village code is 236495, the Census 2011 record lists 2,576 people in 575 households and the reported area is 192 hectares. The local references include Bachuli Gram Panchayat, Khanpur CD Block and the nearest town reference is Samstipur at about 23 km.

In short:

Bishunpur Sonsa is a village in Khanpur Block, Samastipur district, Bihar, India. The available record shows Census village code 236495 and 2,576 people in 575 households.

Village Code236495
Population2,576
Households575
Area192 hectares
Nearest TownSamstipur

Detailed village profile

Bishunpur Sonsa at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 2,576 people, 192 hectares of reported area and Samstipur as the nearest town reference for Bishunpur Sonsa, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

State Bihar
District Samastipur
Block Khanpur
CD Block Khanpur
Gram Panchayat Bachuli
  • Bishunpur Sonsa falls under Khanpur Block in Samastipur district, Bihar.
  • The Census village code is 236495.
  • The record lists 2,576 people living in 575 households.
  • The reported village area is 192 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Samstipur.
  • 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

Key Village Facts

Village
Bishunpur Sonsa
Census Village Code
236495
State
Bihar
State Census Code
10
District
Samastipur
District Census Code
221
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Khanpur
Sub-district Census Code
01287
CD Block
Khanpur
Gram Panchayat
Bachuli
Households
575
Population
2,576
Male Population
1,292
Female Population
1,284
Sex Ratio
993.81
Area
192 hectares
Area
1.92 sq km
Nearest Town
Samstipur
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 1,341.67 people / sq km Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size 4.48 people Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share 16.58% Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share 0% Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share 66.7% Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Bishunpur Sonsa in the official administrative record. Census village code 236495, Bachuli Gram Panchayat and Khanpur CD Block.

State Census Code
10
District Census Code
221
Sub-district Census Code
01287
Village Census Code
236495
CD Block Code
0275
Gram Panchayat Code
0007
CD Block Name
Khanpur
Gram Panchayat Name
Bachuli

Location and Distance

Samstipur is the nearest town listed for Bishunpur Sonsa, about 23 km away. Samastipur 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
Khanpur
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
15 km
District Headquarter
Samastipur
Distance from District Headquarter
23 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Samstipur
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
23 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Samstipur
Distance within State/UT
23 km
Nearest Town
Samstipur
Distance from Nearest Town
23 km
Total Geographical Area
192 hectares
Area
1.92 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 2,576 people in 575 households, with 1,292 male residents and 1,284 female residents. The average household size is 4.48, and SC share is 16.58% and ST share is 0% for Bishunpur Sonsa. Population density works out to about 1,341.67 people per sq km.

Total Households
575
Total Population
2,576
Male Population
1,292
Female Population
1,284
Sex Ratio
993.81
Average Household Size
4.48
SC Population
427
SC Male Population
229
SC Female Population
198
SC Population Share
16.58
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Bishunpur Sonsa 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 Bishunpur Sonsa 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
Tube Wells Borehole
Available
Tube Wells Borehole 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
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
80 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Bishunpur Sonsa include mobile phone coverage, black-topped road access and all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.

Post Office
Available
Telephone Landlines
Available
Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Tractors
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 Bishunpur Sonsa include cooperative bank, self-help groups, Anganwadi centre, ASHA services and PDS shop. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.

Cooperative Bank
Available
Self Help Group SHG
Available
Public Distribution System PDS Shop
Available
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 Bishunpur Sonsa is reported as 4 hours per day in summer and 4 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
4 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
4 hours/day

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Bishunpur Sonsa show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 180 hectares and irrigated land is 120 hectares (66.7% 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
12.0
Net Area Sown In Hectares
180.0
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
60 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
120.0
Other Source Specify Area In Hectares
40 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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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Bishunpur Sonsa village located?

Bishunpur Sonsa is in Khanpur Block of Samastipur district in Bihar, India.

Which district is Bishunpur Sonsa village in?

Bishunpur Sonsa village is in Samastipur district.

Which state is Bishunpur Sonsa village in?

Bishunpur Sonsa village is in Bihar.

Which block is Bishunpur Sonsa under?

Bishunpur Sonsa comes under Khanpur Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Bishunpur Sonsa?

The Census village code of Bishunpur Sonsa is 236495.

Which Gram Panchayat is Bishunpur Sonsa under?

Bishunpur Sonsa is listed under Bachuli Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Khanpur.

What is the population of Bishunpur Sonsa village?

The village record lists 2,576 people and 575 households for Bishunpur Sonsa.

How many households are in Bishunpur Sonsa village?

The village record lists 575 households for Bishunpur Sonsa.

What is the male and female population of Bishunpur Sonsa?

The record lists 1,292 male residents and 1,284 female residents for Bishunpur Sonsa.

What is the sex ratio of Bishunpur Sonsa village?

The sex ratio of Bishunpur Sonsa is 993.81 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Bishunpur Sonsa village?

The reported geographical area of Bishunpur Sonsa is 192 hectares.

What is the population density of Bishunpur Sonsa village?

The approximate population density of Bishunpur Sonsa is 1,341.67 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Bishunpur Sonsa?

The nearest town listed for Bishunpur Sonsa is Samstipur, about 23 km away.

How far is Bishunpur Sonsa from the district headquarters?

Bishunpur Sonsa is about 23 km from Samastipur, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Bishunpur Sonsa from the sub-district headquarters?

Bishunpur Sonsa is about 15 km from Khanpur, the block headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Bishunpur Sonsa?

The village facility record lists 2 government primary schools and 1 government middle school for Bishunpur Sonsa.

What crops or land-use details are reported for Bishunpur Sonsa?

For Bishunpur Sonsa, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 180 hectares and irrigated land is 120 hectares.

Is a primary school reported for this village?

No. The village record marks a primary school as not available for Bishunpur Sonsa.

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.