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Sonbe Village

Sonbe is an inhabited village in Pipra Sub-district of Palamu district, Jharkhand. Its Census village code is 365411, the Census 2011 record lists 667 people in 124 households and the reported area is 39 hectares. The local references include Babhandi Gram Panchayat, Pipra CD Block and the nearest town reference is Aurangabad (Bihar) at about 15 km.

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Quick answer: Sonbe is a village in Pipra Sub-district, Palamu district, Jharkhand, India. The available record shows Census village code 365411 and 667 people in 124 households.
Village Code365411
Population667
Households124
Area39 hectares

Key Village Facts

Village
Sonbe
Census Village Code
365411
State
Jharkhand
State Census Code
20
District
Palamu
District Census Code
358
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Pipra
Sub-district Census Code
02619
CD Block
Pipra
Gram Panchayat
Babhandi
Households
124
Population
667
Male Population
329
Female Population
338
Sex Ratio
1,027.36
Area
39 hectares
Area
0.39 sq km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
824119
Reference Year
2009

Detailed village profile

Sonbe at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 667 people, 39 hectares of reported area and Aurangabad (Bihar) as the nearest town reference for Sonbe, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

DistrictPalamu
Sub-districtPipra
CD BlockPipra
Gram PanchayatBABHANDI
  • Sonbe falls under Pipra Sub-district in Palamu district, Jharkhand.
  • The Census village code is 365411.
  • The record lists 667 people living in 124 households.
  • The reported village area is 39 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Aurangabad (Bihar).
  • 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 Calculated Values

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

Population Density1,710.26 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size5.38 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share0%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share0%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share63.2%Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Sonbe in the official administrative record. Census village code 365411, Babhandi Gram Panchayat and Pipra CD Block.

State Census Code
20
District Census Code
358
Sub-district Census Code
02619
Village Census Code
365411
CD Block Code
0125
CD Block Name
Pipra
Gram Panchayat Name
Babhandi

Location and Distance

Aurangabad (Bihar) is the nearest town listed for Sonbe, about 15 km away. Medininagar (Daltonganj) is listed as the district headquarters at about 65 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Pipra
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
3 km
District Headquarter
Medininagar (Daltonganj)
Distance from District Headquarter
65 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Aurangabad (Bihar)
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
15 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Jharkhand
Total Geographical Area
39 hectares
Area
0.39 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 667 people in 124 households, with 329 male residents and 338 female residents. The average household size is 5.38, and SC share is 0% and ST share is 0% for Sonbe. Population density works out to about 1,710.26 people per sq km.

Total Households
124
Total Population
667
Male Population
329
Female Population
338
Sex Ratio
1,027.36
Average Household Size
5.38
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Sonbe list 1 government primary school and 1 private primary 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
Private Primary School
Available
Private Primary School Count
1

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Sonbe 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
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
River Canal Functions in Summer
Available
Open Kutcha Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

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

Public Bus Service
Available
Cycle Rickshaw
Available
Animal Cart
Available
National Highway
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 Sonbe include ASHA services. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.

ASHA
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Sonbe is reported as 2 hours per day in summer and 2 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
2 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
2 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use
Available
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
2 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
2 hours/day

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Sonbe show that reported agricultural commodities include Rice and Gur, net sown area is 37.63 hectares and irrigated land is 23.8 hectares (63.2% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Rice
Manufacturers Commodities First
Gur
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
1.37
Net Area Sown In Hectares
37.63
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
0.76 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
23.8
Tanks Lakes Area In Hectares
23.8 hectares

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Sonbe village located?

Sonbe is in Pipra Sub-district of Palamu district in Jharkhand, India.

Which district is Sonbe village in?

Sonbe village is in Palamu district.

Which state is Sonbe village in?

Sonbe village is in Jharkhand.

Which sub-district is Sonbe under?

Sonbe comes under Pipra Sub-district. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Sonbe?

The Census village code of Sonbe is 365411.

Which Gram Panchayat is Sonbe under?

Sonbe is listed under BABHANDI Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Pipra.

What is the population of Sonbe village?

The village record lists 667 people and 124 households for Sonbe.

How many households are in Sonbe village?

The village record lists 124 households for Sonbe.

What is the male and female population of Sonbe?

The record lists 329 male residents and 338 female residents for Sonbe.

What is the sex ratio of Sonbe village?

The sex ratio of Sonbe is 1,027.36 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Sonbe village?

The reported geographical area of Sonbe is 39 hectares.

What is the population density of Sonbe village?

The approximate population density of Sonbe is 1,710.26 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Sonbe?

The nearest town listed for Sonbe is Aurangabad (Bihar), about 15 km away.

How far is Sonbe from the district headquarters?

Sonbe is about 65 km from Medininagar (Daltonganj), the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Sonbe from the sub-district headquarters?

Sonbe is about 3 km from Pipra, the sub-district headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Sonbe?

The village facility record lists 1 government primary school and 1 private primary school for Sonbe.

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

For Sonbe, reported agricultural commodities include Rice and Gur, net sown area is 37.63 hectares and irrigated land is 23.8 hectares.

Is a primary school reported for this village?

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

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.