Where is Sothiawan village located?
Sothiawan is in Vidyapati Nagar Block of Samastipur district in Bihar, India.
Indian Village Directory
Sothiawan Village
Sothiawan is an inhabited village in Vidyapati Nagar Block of Samastipur district, Bihar. Its Census village code is 236989, the Census 2011 record lists 5,737 people in 993 households and the reported area is 651 hectares. The local references include Shothgama Gram Panchayat, Vidyapati Nagar CD Block and the nearest town reference is Dalsinghsarai at about 11 km.
Village Code236989
Population5,737
Households993
Area651 hectares
Nearest TownDalsinghsarai
Key Village Facts
- Village
- Sothiawan
- Census Village Code
- 236989
- State
- Bihar
- State Census Code
- 10
- District
- Samastipur
- District Census Code
- 221
- Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
- Vidyapati Nagar
- Sub-district Census Code
- 01296
- CD Block
- Vidyapati Nagar
- Gram Panchayat
- Shothgama
- Households
- 993
- Population
- 5,737
- Male Population
- 3,027
- Female Population
- 2,710
- Sex Ratio
- 895.28
- Area
- 651 hectares
- Area
- 6.51 sq km
- Nearest Town
- Dalsinghsarai
- Nearest Town Distance
- 11 km
- PIN Code Reported in Source Data
- 848516
- Reference Year
- 2009
Detailed village profile
Sothiawan at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 5,737 people, 651 hectares of reported area and Dalsinghsarai as the nearest town reference for Sothiawan, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
- Sothiawan falls under Vidyapati Nagar Block in Samastipur district, Bihar.
- The Census village code is 236989.
- The record lists 5,737 people living in 993 households.
- The reported village area is 651 hectares.
- The nearest town named in the record is Dalsinghsarai.
- 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 Density881.26 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size5.78 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share12.04%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share0%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share83.3%Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.
Census Codes and Administrative Details
These Census 2011 identifiers place Sothiawan in the official administrative record. Census village code 236989, Shothgama Gram Panchayat and Vidyapati Nagar CD Block.
- State Census Code
- 10
- District Census Code
- 221
- Sub-district Census Code
- 01296
- Village Census Code
- 236989
- CD Block Code
- 0284
- Gram Panchayat Code
- 0001
- CD Block Name
- Vidyapati Nagar
- Gram Panchayat Name
- Shothgama
Location and Distance
Dalsinghsarai is the nearest town listed for Sothiawan, about 11 km away. Samastipur is listed as the district headquarters at about 30 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.
- Sub-district Headquarter
- Vidyapati Nagar
- Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
- 10 km
- District Headquarter
- Samastipur
- Distance from District Headquarter
- 30 km
- Nearest Statutory Town
- Dalsinghsarai
- Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
- 11 km
- Nearest Town within State/UT
- Dalsinghsarai
- Distance within State/UT
- 11 km
- Nearest Town
- Dalsinghsarai
- Distance from Nearest Town
- 11 km
- Total Geographical Area
- 651 hectares
- Area
- 6.51 sq km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 5,737 people in 993 households, with 3,027 male residents and 2,710 female residents. The average household size is 5.78, and SC share is 12.04% and ST share is 0% for Sothiawan. Population density works out to about 881.26 people per sq km.
- Total Households
- 993
- Total Population
- 5,737
- Male Population
- 3,027
- Female Population
- 2,710
- Sex Ratio
- 895.28
- Average Household Size
- 5.78
- SC Population
- 691
- SC Male Population
- 365
- SC Female Population
- 326
- SC Population Share
- 12.04
- Village Status
- Inhabited
Education Facilities
Education entries for Sothiawan 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.
- 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
Health Facilities
Health records mark ASHA worker as available for Sothiawan. Verify current services locally before medical use.
- Non Government Medical Facilities Traditional Practitioner And Faith Healer Count
- 5
- Non Government Medical Facilities Medicine Shop Count
- 3
Drinking Water and Sanitation
Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Sothiawan 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
- Open Drainage
- Available
- Open Kutcha Drainage
- Available
- Drain Water Discharge Destination
- Sewer plant
- Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
- 350 hectares
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
Connectivity records for Sothiawan include mobile phone coverage, black-topped road access and all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.
- Mobile Phone Coverage
- Available
- Private Courier Facility
- Available
- Private Bus Service
- Available
- Auto / Modified Auto Service
- Available
- Vans
- 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 Sothiawan include 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
- 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
Land Use and Local Economy
Land-use records for Sothiawan show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 600 hectares and irrigated land is 500 hectares (83.3% 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
- 51.0
- Net Area Sown In Hectares
- 600.0
- Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
- 100 hectares
- Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
- 500.0
- Other Source Specify Area In Hectares
- 150 hectares
Other Available Details
These extra fields are shown because they may still be useful for understanding the village record.
- Nutritional Centres Others
- Available
- Noindex
- False
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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Sothiawan
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
- 5–10 km
- Commercial Bank
- Not available in village
- Cooperative Bank
- Not available in village
- Same-area Bank Service Records
- 1
- Banks in Matched Records
- 1
- 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 |
|---|---|---|
| CRM | 1 | 100% |
Top Banks in Matched Records
| Bank | Records | Share |
|---|---|---|
| State Bank of India | 1 | 100% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| State Bank of India | CRM | 848503 | Samastipur | Vidyapati Nagar | Sahit | Vidyapatinagar Vidyapatinagar, Samastipur, Bihar, 848503 |
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 Sothiawan village in?
Sothiawan village is in Samastipur district.
Which state is Sothiawan village in?
Sothiawan village is in Bihar.
Which block is Sothiawan under?
Sothiawan comes under Vidyapati Nagar Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.
What is the Census village code of Sothiawan?
The Census village code of Sothiawan is 236989.
Which Gram Panchayat is Sothiawan under?
Sothiawan is listed under SHOTHGAMA Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Vidyapati Nagar.
What is the population of Sothiawan village?
The village record lists 5,737 people and 993 households for Sothiawan.
How many households are in Sothiawan village?
The village record lists 993 households for Sothiawan.
What is the male and female population of Sothiawan?
The record lists 3,027 male residents and 2,710 female residents for Sothiawan.
What is the sex ratio of Sothiawan village?
The sex ratio of Sothiawan is 895.28 females per 1000 males in the available record.
What is the area of Sothiawan village?
The reported geographical area of Sothiawan is 651 hectares.
What is the population density of Sothiawan village?
The approximate population density of Sothiawan is 881.26 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.
What is the nearest town to Sothiawan?
The nearest town listed for Sothiawan is Dalsinghsarai, about 11 km away.
How far is Sothiawan from the district headquarters?
Sothiawan is about 30 km from Samastipur, the district headquarters listed in the available records.
How far is Sothiawan from the sub-district headquarters?
Sothiawan is about 10 km from Vidyapati Nagar, the block headquarters listed in the available records.
What education facilities are listed for Sothiawan?
The village facility record lists 1 government primary school and 1 government middle school for Sothiawan.
What crops or land-use details are reported for Sothiawan?
For Sothiawan, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 600 hectares and irrigated land is 500 hectares.
Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Sothiawan?
The page shows 1 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Sothiawan. These records include 1 banks. Verify current service status with the bank before visiting.