Indian Village Directory
Bara Sonakar Village
Bara Sonakar is an inhabited village in Barharwa Sub-district of Sahibganj district, Jharkhand. Its Census village code is 359722, the Census 2011 record lists 2,911 people in 541 households and the reported area is 93.48 hectares. The local references include Barasonkar Gram Panchayat, Barharwa CD Block and the nearest town reference is Sahibganj at about 83 km.
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Quick answer: Bara Sonakar is a village in Barharwa Sub-district, Sahibganj district, Jharkhand, India. The available record shows Census village code 359722 and 2,911 people in 541 households.
Village Code359722
Population2,911
Households541
Area93.48 hectares
Key Village Facts
- Village
- Bara Sonakar
- Census Village Code
- 359722
- State
- Jharkhand
- State Census Code
- 20
- District
- Sahibganj
- District Census Code
- 352
- Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
- Barharwa
- Sub-district Census Code
- 02572
- CD Block
- Barharwa
- Gram Panchayat
- Barasonkar
- Households
- 541
- Population
- 2,911
- Male Population
- 1,451
- Female Population
- 1,460
- Sex Ratio
- 1,006.2
- Area
- 93.48 hectares
- Area
- 0.93 sq km
- PIN Code Reported in Source Data
- 816105
- Reference Year
- 2009
Detailed village profile
Bara Sonakar at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 2,911 people, 93.48 hectares of reported area and Sahibganj as the nearest town reference for Bara Sonakar, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
CD BlockBarharwa
Gram PanchayatBARASONKAR
- Bara Sonakar falls under Barharwa Sub-district in Sahibganj district, Jharkhand.
- The Census village code is 359722.
- The record lists 2,911 people living in 541 households.
- The reported village area is 93.48 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, Health Facilities, and other reported village details.
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- Some details may be blank because they were not listed in the public record. A blank value does not always mean that the facility is unavailable today. Please verify important information with official records before using it for legal, administrative, land, postal, or financial work source data may be incomplete.
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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 Density3,114.04 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size5.38 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share1.24%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share10.34%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share12.1%Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.
Census Codes and Administrative Details
These Census 2011 identifiers place Bara Sonakar in the official administrative record. Census village code 359722, Barasonkar Gram Panchayat and Barharwa CD Block.
- State Census Code
- 20
- District Census Code
- 352
- Sub-district Census Code
- 02572
- Village Census Code
- 359722
- CD Block Code
- 0078
- Gram Panchayat Code
- 0228
- CD Block Name
- Barharwa
- Gram Panchayat Name
- Barasonkar
Location and Distance
Sahibganj is the nearest town listed for Bara Sonakar, about 83 km away. Sahibganj is listed as the district headquarters at about 83 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.
- Sub-district Headquarter
- Batharwa
- Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
- 18 km
- District Headquarter
- Sahibganj
- Distance from District Headquarter
- 83 km
- Nearest Statutory Town
- Sahibganj
- Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
- 83 km
- Nearest Town within State/UT
- Ranchi
- Total Geographical Area
- 93.48 hectares
- Area
- 0.93 sq km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 2,911 people in 541 households, with 1,451 male residents and 1,460 female residents. The average household size is 5.38, and SC share is 1.24% and ST share is 10.34% for Bara Sonakar. Population density works out to about 3,114.04 people per sq km.
- Total Households
- 541
- Total Population
- 2,911
- Male Population
- 1,451
- Female Population
- 1,460
- Sex Ratio
- 1,006.2
- Average Household Size
- 5.38
- SC Population
- 36
- SC Male Population
- 17
- SC Female Population
- 19
- SC Population Share
- 1.24
- ST Population
- 301
- ST Male Population
- 148
- ST Female Population
- 153
- ST Population Share
- 10.34
- Village Status
- Inhabited
Health Facilities
Health records mark ASHA worker as available for Bara Sonakar. Verify current services locally before medical use.
- Primary Health Sub Centre Doctors Total Strength Count
- 1
- Primary Health Sub Centre Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
- 1
- Primary Health Sub Centre Para Medical Staff In Position Count
- 1
Drinking Water and Sanitation
Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Bara Sonakar 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
- Hand Pump Functions All Year
- Available
- Hand Pump Functions in Summer
- Available
- Tank Pond Lake
- Available
- No Drainage
- Available
- Drain Water Discharge Destination
- Sewer plant
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
Connectivity records for Bara Sonakar include mobile phone coverage and black-topped road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.
- Mobile Phone Coverage
- Available
- Black-Topped Pucca Road
- Available
- Gravel Kuchha Roads
- Available
- Footpath
- Available
Financial, Market and Public Services
Public-service entries for Bara Sonakar include Anganwadi centre and ASHA services. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.
- Nutritional Centres ICDS
- Available
- Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
- Available
- ASHA
- Available
Land Use and Local Economy
Land-use records for Bara Sonakar show that reported agricultural commodities include Rice, Bidi and Rope, net sown area is 89.41 hectares and irrigated land is 10.8 hectares (12.1% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.
- Agricultural Commodities First
- Rice
- Manufacturers Commodities First
- Bidi
- Manufacturers Commodities Second
- Rope
- Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
- 4.07
- Net Area Sown In Hectares
- 89.41
- Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
- 69.24 hectares
- Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
- 10.8
- Tanks Lakes Area In Hectares
- 10.8 hectares
Other Available Details
These extra fields are shown because they may still be useful for understanding the village record.
- Primary Health Sub Centre Count
- 1
- Water Bounded Macadam
- Available
- Noindex
- False
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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Bara Sonakar
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
- 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 and state
ATM/CDM/CRM Type Summary
Device type summary for matched banking access records
| Device Type | Records | Share |
| ATM |
1 |
100% |
Top Banks in Matched Records
Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
| Bank | Records | Share |
| Bank of Baroda |
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.
Selected bank ATM, CDM and CRM service records
| Bank | Type | PIN | District | Local Area | Centre | Address |
| Bank of Baroda |
ATM |
816105 |
Pakur |
Pakaur |
Sagarmpur (Ct) |
Sangrampur 816107, Pakur, Jharkhand, 816105 |
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 Bara Sonakar village located?
Bara Sonakar is in Barharwa Sub-district of Sahibganj district in Jharkhand, India.
Which district is Bara Sonakar village in?
Bara Sonakar village is in Sahibganj district.
Which state is Bara Sonakar village in?
Bara Sonakar village is in Jharkhand.
Which sub-district is Bara Sonakar under?
Bara Sonakar comes under Barharwa Sub-district. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.
What is the Census village code of Bara Sonakar?
The Census village code of Bara Sonakar is 359722.
Which Gram Panchayat is Bara Sonakar under?
Bara Sonakar is listed under BARASONKAR Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Barharwa.
What is the population of Bara Sonakar village?
The village record lists 2,911 people and 541 households for Bara Sonakar.
How many households are in Bara Sonakar village?
The village record lists 541 households for Bara Sonakar.
What is the male and female population of Bara Sonakar?
The record lists 1,451 male residents and 1,460 female residents for Bara Sonakar.
What is the sex ratio of Bara Sonakar village?
The sex ratio of Bara Sonakar is 1,006.2 females per 1000 males in the available record.
What is the area of Bara Sonakar village?
The reported geographical area of Bara Sonakar is 93.48 hectares.
What is the population density of Bara Sonakar village?
The approximate population density of Bara Sonakar is 3,114.04 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.
What is the nearest town to Bara Sonakar?
The nearest town listed for Bara Sonakar is Sahibganj, about 83 km away.
How far is Bara Sonakar from the district headquarters?
Bara Sonakar is about 83 km from Sahibganj, the district headquarters listed in the available records.
How far is Bara Sonakar from the sub-district headquarters?
Bara Sonakar is about 18 km from Batharwa, the sub-district headquarters listed in the available records.
What crops or land-use details are reported for Bara Sonakar?
For Bara Sonakar, reported agricultural commodities include Rice, Bidi and Rope, net sown area is 89.41 hectares and irrigated land is 10.8 hectares.
Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Bara Sonakar?
The page shows 1 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Bara Sonakar. 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 Bara Sonakar.
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.