Indian Village Directory

Sonapur Village

Sonapur is an inhabited village in Thakurgangti Sub-district of Godda district, Jharkhand. Its Census village code is 355878, the Census 2011 record lists 317 people in 53 households and the reported area is 61.71 hectares. The local references include Pulbharia Gram Panchayat, Thakurgangti CD Block and the nearest town reference is Sahibganj at about 40 km.

In short:

Sonapur is a village in Thakurgangti Sub-district, Godda district, Jharkhand, India. The available record shows Census village code 355878 and 317 people in 53 households.

Village Code355878
Population317
Households53
Area61.71 hectares

Detailed village profile

Sonapur at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 317 people, 61.71 hectares of reported area and Sahibganj as the nearest town reference for Sonapur, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

State Jharkhand
District Godda
Sub-district Thakurgangti
CD Block Thakurgangti
Gram Panchayat PULBHARIA
  • Sonapur falls under Thakurgangti Sub-district in Godda district, Jharkhand.
  • The Census village code is 355878.
  • The record lists 317 people living in 53 households.
  • The reported village area is 61.71 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Sahibganj.
  • This profile includes Census Codes and Administrative Details, Location and Distance, Population and Social Groups, Drinking Water and Sanitation, 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
Sonapur
Census Village Code
355878
State
Jharkhand
State Census Code
20
District
Godda
District Census Code
351
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Thakurgangti
Sub-district Census Code
02556
CD Block
Thakurgangti
Gram Panchayat
Pulbharia
Households
53
Population
317
Male Population
174
Female Population
143
Sex Ratio
821.84
Area
61.71 hectares
Area
0.62 sq 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 513.69 people / sq km Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size 5.98 people Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share 0% Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share 100% Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share 37.6% Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Sonapur in the official administrative record. Census village code 355878, Pulbharia Gram Panchayat and Thakurgangti CD Block.

State Census Code
20
District Census Code
351
Sub-district Census Code
02556
Village Census Code
355878
CD Block Code
0062
Gram Panchayat Code
0201
CD Block Name
Thakurgangti
Gram Panchayat Name
Pulbharia

Location and Distance

Sahibganj is the nearest town listed for Sonapur, about 40 km away. Godda is listed as the district headquarters at about 67 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Thakurgangti
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
6 km
District Headquarter
Godda
Distance from District Headquarter
67 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Sahibganj
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
40 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Jharkhand
Total Geographical Area
61.71 hectares
Area
0.62 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 317 people in 53 households, with 174 male residents and 143 female residents. The average household size is 5.98, and SC share is 0% and ST share is 100% for Sonapur. Population density works out to about 513.69 people per sq km.

Total Households
53
Total Population
317
Male Population
174
Female Population
143
Sex Ratio
821.84
Average Household Size
5.98
ST Population
317
ST Male Population
174
ST Female Population
143
ST Population Share
100
Village Status
Inhabited

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Sonapur 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.

Uncovered Well
Available
Uncovered Well Functions All Year
Available
Uncovered Well Functions in Summer
Available
Hand Pump
Available
Hand Pump Functions All Year
Available
Hand Pump Functions in Summer
Available
River Canal
Available
River Canal Functions All Year
Available
Tank Pond Lake
Available
Tank Pond Lake Functions All Year
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
8.42 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

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

Sub Post Office
Available
Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Tractors
Available
Animal Cart
Available
Black-Topped Pucca Road
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
All Weather Road
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Sonapur include self-help groups, 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.

Self Help Group SHG
Available
Public Distribution System PDS Shop
Available
Mandis Regular Market
Available
Weekly Haat
Available
Agricultural Marketing Society
Available
Nutritional Centres ICDS
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Community Centre
Available
Daily Newspaper Supply
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available
Birth And Death Registration Office
Available

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Sonapur show that net sown area is 46.82 hectares and irrigated land is 17.62 hectares (37.6% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
6.38
Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares
0.4 hectares
Fallows Land Other Than Current Fallows Area In Hectares
8.11 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
46.82
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
29.2 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
17.62
Canals Area In Hectares
2.61 hectares
Tanks Lakes Area In Hectares
6.59 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 Sonapur village located?

Sonapur is in Thakurgangti Sub-district of Godda district in Jharkhand, India.

Which district is Sonapur village in?

Sonapur village is in Godda district.

Which state is Sonapur village in?

Sonapur village is in Jharkhand.

Which sub-district is Sonapur under?

Sonapur comes under Thakurgangti Sub-district. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Sonapur?

The Census village code of Sonapur is 355878.

Which Gram Panchayat is Sonapur under?

Sonapur is listed under PULBHARIA Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Thakurgangti.

What is the population of Sonapur village?

The village record lists 317 people and 53 households for Sonapur.

How many households are in Sonapur village?

The village record lists 53 households for Sonapur.

What is the male and female population of Sonapur?

The record lists 174 male residents and 143 female residents for Sonapur.

What is the sex ratio of Sonapur village?

The sex ratio of Sonapur is 821.84 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Sonapur village?

The reported geographical area of Sonapur is 61.71 hectares.

What is the population density of Sonapur village?

The approximate population density of Sonapur is 513.69 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Sonapur?

The nearest town listed for Sonapur is Sahibganj, about 40 km away.

How far is Sonapur from the district headquarters?

Sonapur is about 67 km from Godda, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Sonapur from the sub-district headquarters?

Sonapur is about 6 km from Thakurgangti, the sub-district headquarters listed in the available records.

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

For Sonapur, net sown area is 46.82 hectares and irrigated land is 17.62 hectares.

Is a primary school reported for this village?

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

Are drinking water facilities reported for this village?

No. The village record marks drinking water facilities as not available for Sonapur.

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.