Sonchipi is an inhabited village in Chanho Sub-district of Ranchi district, Jharkhand. Its Census village code is 374254, the Census 2011 record lists 490 people in 93 households and the reported area is 60.97 hectares. The local references include Chanho CD Block and the nearest town reference is Ranchi at about 29 km.
In short:
Sonchipi is a village in Chanho Sub-district, Ranchi district, Jharkhand, India. The available record shows Census village code 374254 and 490 people in 93 households.
Village Code374254
Population490
Households93
Area60.97 hectares
Detailed village profile
Sonchipi at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 490 people, 60.97 hectares of reported area and Ranchi as the nearest town reference for Sonchipi, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
Sonchipi falls under Chanho Sub-district in Ranchi district, Jharkhand.
The Census village code is 374254.
The record lists 490 people living in 93 households.
The reported village area is 60.97 hectares.
The nearest town named in the record is Ranchi.
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
Banking Context
Bank ATM, CDM and CRM records use RBI-sourced banking access data
Key Village Facts
Village
Sonchipi
Census Village Code
374254
State
Jharkhand
State Census Code
20
District
Ranchi
District Census Code
364
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Chanho
Sub-district Census Code
02694
CD Block
Chanho
Households
93
Population
490
Male Population
245
Female Population
245
Sex Ratio
1,000
Area
60.97 hectares
Area
0.61 sq km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
835214
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 Density803.67 people / sq km
Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size5.27 people
Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share0%
Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share36.94%
Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share189.4%
Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.
Census Codes and Administrative Details
These Census 2011 identifiers place Sonchipi in the official administrative record. Census village code 374254 and Chanho CD Block.
State Census Code
20
District Census Code
364
Sub-district Census Code
02694
Village Census Code
374254
CD Block Code
0200
CD Block Name
Chanho
Location and Distance
Ranchi is the nearest town listed for Sonchipi, about 29 km away. Ranchi is listed as the district headquarters at about 29 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.
Sub-district Headquarter
Chanho
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
9 km
District Headquarter
Ranchi
Distance from District Headquarter
29 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Ranchi
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
29 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Jharkhand
Total Geographical Area
60.97 hectares
Area
0.61 sq km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 490 people in 93 households, with 245 male residents and 245 female residents. The average household size is 5.27, and SC share is 0% and ST share is 36.94% for Sonchipi. Population density works out to about 803.67 people per sq km.
Total Households
93
Total Population
490
Male Population
245
Female Population
245
Sex Ratio
1,000
Average Household Size
5.27
ST Population
181
ST Male Population
89
ST Female Population
92
ST Population Share
36.94
Village Status
Inhabited
Education Facilities
Education entries for Sonchipi 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 Sonchipi. Verify current services locally before medical use.
Non Government Medical Facilities Out Patient Count
1
Non Government Medical Facilities In And Out Patient Count
1
Non Government Medical Facilities Charitable Count
1
Non Government Medical Facilities Medical Prctitioner With Mbbs Degree Count
1
Non Government Medical Facilities Medical Prctitioner With Other Degree Count
1
Non Government Medical Facilities Traditional Practitioner And Faith Healer Count
1
Non Government Medical Facilities Medicine Shop Count
1
Drinking Water and Sanitation
Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Sonchipi include hand pump 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
Tank Pond Lake
Available
Open Drainage
Available
Open Kutcha Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
0.22 hectares
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
14.23 hectares
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
Connectivity records for Sonchipi include mobile phone coverage, black-topped road access, all-weather road access and railway station access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.
Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Public Bus Service
Available
Railway Station
Available
Auto / Modified Auto Service
Available
Tractors
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 Sonchipi include ASHA services and assembly polling station. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.
ASHA
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available
Birth And Death Registration Office
Available
Power Supply
Domestic power supply for Sonchipi is reported as 0 hours per day in summer and 0 hours per day in winter. Treat this as historical Census/District Census Handbook data.
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
5 hours/day
Land Use and Local Economy
Land-use records for Sonchipi show that reported agricultural commodities include Rice, net sown area is 8.62 hectares and irrigated land is 16.33 hectares (189.4% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.
Agricultural Commodities First
Rice
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
1.22
Barren Un Cultivable Land Area In Hectares
0.27 hectares
Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares
0.42 hectares
Land Under Miscellaneous Tree Crops Etc Area In Hectares
0.42 hectares
Fallows Land Other Than Current Fallows Area In Hectares
46.95 hectares
Current Fallows Area In Hectares
2.85 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
8.62
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
40.36 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
16.33
Tanks Lakes Area In Hectares
2.1 hectares
Other Available Details
These extra fields are shown because they may still be useful for understanding the village record.
Others
Available
Water Bounded Macadam
Available
Noindex
False
Map and Location
Verified latitude and longitude are not available in the source data. Use the map search links for general location reference only.
Verified map coordinates are not reported in the source data.
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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
1
Banks in Matched Records
1
Matched PINs
1
Match basis: ATM/CDM/CRM records found in the same PIN, district and local admin area
ATM/CDM/CRM Type Summary
Device type summary for matched banking access records
Device Type
Records
Share
CRM
1
100%
Top Banks in Matched Records
Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
Bank
Records
Share
ICICI Bank Limited
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.
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 Sonchipi village located?
Sonchipi is in Chanho Sub-district of Ranchi district in Jharkhand, India.
Which district is Sonchipi village in?
Sonchipi village is in Ranchi district.
Which state is Sonchipi village in?
Sonchipi village is in Jharkhand.
Which sub-district is Sonchipi under?
Sonchipi comes under Chanho Sub-district. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.
What is the Census village code of Sonchipi?
The Census village code of Sonchipi is 374254.
What is the population of Sonchipi village?
The village record lists 490 people and 93 households for Sonchipi.
How many households are in Sonchipi village?
The village record lists 93 households for Sonchipi.
What is the male and female population of Sonchipi?
The record lists 245 male residents and 245 female residents for Sonchipi.
What is the sex ratio of Sonchipi village?
The sex ratio of Sonchipi is 1,000 females per 1000 males in the available record.
What is the area of Sonchipi village?
The reported geographical area of Sonchipi is 60.97 hectares.
What is the population density of Sonchipi village?
The approximate population density of Sonchipi is 803.67 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.
What is the nearest town to Sonchipi?
The nearest town listed for Sonchipi is Ranchi, about 29 km away.
How far is Sonchipi from the district headquarters?
Sonchipi is about 29 km from Ranchi, the district headquarters listed in the available records.
How far is Sonchipi from the sub-district headquarters?
Sonchipi is about 9 km from Chanho, the sub-district headquarters listed in the available records.
What education facilities are listed for Sonchipi?
The village facility record lists 1 government primary school and 1 government middle school for Sonchipi.
What crops or land-use details are reported for Sonchipi?
For Sonchipi, reported agricultural commodities include Rice, net sown area is 8.62 hectares and irrigated land is 16.33 hectares.
Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Sonchipi?
The page shows 1 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Sonchipi. These records include 1 banks. Verify current service status with the bank before visiting.
Is a primary school reported for this village?
No. The village record marks a primary school as not available for Sonchipi.
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.