Indian Village Directory

Sontara Village

Sontara is an inhabited village in Tilda Sub-district of Raipur district, Chhattisgarh. Its Census village code is 444975, the Census 2011 record lists 1,084 people in 227 households and the reported area is 380.05 hectares. The local references include Sontara Gram Panchayat, Tilda CD Block and the nearest town reference is Tilda at about 15 km.

In short:

Sontara is a village in Tilda Sub-district, Raipur district, Chhattisgarh, India. The available record shows Census village code 444975 and 1,084 people in 227 households.

Village Code444975
Population1,084
Households227
Area380.05 hectares
Nearest TownTilda

Detailed village profile

Sontara at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 1,084 people, 380.05 hectares of reported area and Tilda as the nearest town reference for Sontara, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

State Chhattisgarh
District Raipur
Sub-district Tilda
CD Block TILDA
Gram Panchayat SONTARA
  • Sontara falls under Tilda Sub-district in Raipur district, Chhattisgarh.
  • The Census village code is 444975.
  • The record lists 1,084 people living in 227 households.
  • The reported village area is 380.05 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Tilda.
  • 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 Village Facts

Village
Sontara
Census Village Code
444975
State
Chhattisgarh
State Census Code
22
District
Raipur
District Census Code
410
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Tilda
Sub-district Census Code
03334
CD Block
Tilda
Gram Panchayat
Sontara
Households
227
Population
1,084
Male Population
543
Female Population
541
Sex Ratio
996.32
Area
380.05 hectares
Area
3.8 sq km
Nearest Town
Tilda
Nearest Town Distance
15 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
497778
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 285.23 people / sq km Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size 4.78 people Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share 42.34% Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share 0% Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share 85.7% Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Sontara in the official administrative record. Census village code 444975, Sontara Gram Panchayat and Tilda CD Block.

State Census Code
22
District Census Code
410
Sub-district Census Code
03334
Village Census Code
444975
CD Block Code
0101
CD Block Name
Tilda
Gram Panchayat Name
Sontara

Location and Distance

Tilda is the nearest town listed for Sontara, about 15 km away. Raipur is listed as the district headquarters at about 35 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Tilda
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
15 km
District Headquarter
Raipur
Distance from District Headquarter
35 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Tilda
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
15 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Tilda
Distance within State/UT
15 km
Nearest Town
Tilda
Distance from Nearest Town
15 km
Total Geographical Area
380.05 hectares
Area
3.8 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 1,084 people in 227 households, with 543 male residents and 541 female residents. The average household size is 4.78, and SC share is 42.34% and ST share is 0% for Sontara. Population density works out to about 285.23 people per sq km.

Total Households
227
Total Population
1,084
Male Population
543
Female Population
541
Sex Ratio
996.32
Average Household Size
4.78
SC Population
459
SC Male Population
240
SC Female Population
219
SC Population Share
42.34
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Sontara 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.

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 Sontara. Verify current services locally before medical use.

Non Government Medical Facilities Medical Practitioner With No Degree Count
3

Drinking Water and Sanitation

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

Hand Pump
Available
Hand Pump Functions All Year
Available
Hand Pump Functions in Summer
Available
River Canal
Available
Tank Pond Lake
Available
Tank Pond Lake Functions All Year
Available
Tank Pond Lake Functions in Summer
Available
No Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Water bodies
No Organized Street Garbage System
Available
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
0.42 hectares
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
13.29 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Sontara include mobile phone coverage and all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.

Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Vans
Available
Tractors
Available
Cycle Rickshaw
Available
Animal Cart
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
All Weather Road
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Sontara include self-help groups, Anganwadi centre, ASHA services 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
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Community Centre
Available
Sports Field
Available
Public Reading Room
Available
Daily Newspaper Supply
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available
Birth And Death Registration Office
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Sontara is reported as 24 hours per day in summer and 24 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
24 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
24 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use
Available
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
24 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
24 hours/day

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Sontara show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, Pigeon Pea and Wheat, net sown area is 289.93 hectares and irrigated land is 248.4 hectares (85.7% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Paddy
Agricultural Commodities Second
Pigeon Pea
Agricultural Commodities Third
Wheat
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
11.36
Barren Un Cultivable Land Area In Hectares
28.24 hectares
Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares
38.26 hectares
Fallows Land Other Than Current Fallows Area In Hectares
11.84 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
289.93
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
99.14 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
248.4
Canals Area In Hectares
235.11 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

Map and Location

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Verified map coordinates are not reported in the source data.

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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Sontara

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
2
Banks in Matched Records
1
Matched PINs
1

Match basis: ATM/CDM/CRM records found in the same PIN and state

ATM/CDM/CRM Type Summary

Device type summary for matched banking access records
Device TypeRecordsShare
ATM 1 50%
CRM 1 50%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
BankRecordsShare
State Bank of India 2 100%

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.

Selected bank ATM, CDM and CRM service records
BankTypePINDistrictLocal AreaCentreAddress
State Bank of India ATM 497778 Koriya Baikunthpur Jagatpur Sbi Janakpur 2nd ATM Sbi Janakpur 2nd Atm, Koriya, Chhattisgarh, 497778
State Bank of India CRM 497778 Manendragarh-Chirmiri-Bharatpur Bharatpur Janakpur The. Bharatpur P. O, Village Janakpur, Manendragarh-Chirmiri-Bharatpur, Chhattisgarh, 497778

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 Sontara village located?

Sontara is in Tilda Sub-district of Raipur district in Chhattisgarh, India.

Which district is Sontara village in?

Sontara village is in Raipur district.

Which state is Sontara village in?

Sontara village is in Chhattisgarh.

Which sub-district is Sontara under?

Sontara comes under Tilda Sub-district. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Sontara?

The Census village code of Sontara is 444975.

Which Gram Panchayat is Sontara under?

Sontara is listed under SONTARA Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is TILDA.

What is the population of Sontara village?

The village record lists 1,084 people and 227 households for Sontara.

How many households are in Sontara village?

The village record lists 227 households for Sontara.

What is the male and female population of Sontara?

The record lists 543 male residents and 541 female residents for Sontara.

What is the sex ratio of Sontara village?

The sex ratio of Sontara is 996.32 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Sontara village?

The reported geographical area of Sontara is 380.05 hectares.

What is the population density of Sontara village?

The approximate population density of Sontara is 285.23 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Sontara?

The nearest town listed for Sontara is Tilda, about 15 km away.

How far is Sontara from the district headquarters?

Sontara is about 35 km from Raipur, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Sontara from the sub-district headquarters?

Sontara is about 15 km from Tilda, the sub-district headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Sontara?

The village facility record lists 1 government primary school and 1 government middle school for Sontara.

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

For Sontara, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, Pigeon Pea and Wheat, net sown area is 289.93 hectares and irrigated land is 248.4 hectares.

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

The page shows 2 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Sontara. These records include 1 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.