Where is Sonakhari village located?
Sonakhari is in Bichhua Sub-district of Chhindwara district in Madhya Pradesh, India.
Indian Village Directory
Sonakhari Village
Sonakhari is an inhabited village in Bichhua Sub-district of Chhindwara district, Madhya Pradesh. Its Census village code is 495465, the Census 2011 record lists 273 people in 61 households and the reported area is 275.53 hectares. The local references include Bichhua CD Block and the nearest town reference is Lodhikheda at about 45 km.
Village Code495465
Population273
Households61
Area275.53 hectares
Nearest TownLodhikheda
Key Village Facts
- Village
- Sonakhari
- Census Village Code
- 495465
- State
- Madhya Pradesh
- State Census Code
- 23
- District
- Chhindwara
- District Census Code
- 455
- Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
- Bichhua
- Sub-district Census Code
- 03657
- CD Block
- Bichhua
- Households
- 61
- Population
- 273
- Male Population
- 132
- Female Population
- 141
- Sex Ratio
- 1,068.18
- Area
- 275.53 hectares
- Area
- 2.76 sq km
- Nearest Town
- Lodhikheda
- Nearest Town Distance
- 45 km
- Reference Year
- 2009
Detailed village profile
Sonakhari at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 273 people, 275.53 hectares of reported area and Lodhikheda as the nearest town reference for Sonakhari, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
- Sonakhari falls under Bichhua Sub-district in Chhindwara district, Madhya Pradesh.
- The Census village code is 495465.
- The record lists 273 people living in 61 households.
- The reported village area is 275.53 hectares.
- The nearest town named in the record is Lodhikheda.
- 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 Calculated Values
These values are calculated from the same village record to make comparison easier. They are not separate official figures.
Population Density99.08 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size4.48 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share2.2%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share86.81%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share5.8%Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.
Census Codes and Administrative Details
These Census 2011 identifiers place Sonakhari in the official administrative record. Census village code 495465 and Bichhua CD Block.
- State Census Code
- 23
- District Census Code
- 455
- Sub-district Census Code
- 03657
- Village Census Code
- 495465
- CD Block Code
- 0247
- CD Block Name
- Bichhua
Location and Distance
Lodhikheda is the nearest town listed for Sonakhari, about 45 km away. Chhindwara is listed as the district headquarters at about 78 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.
- Sub-district Headquarter
- Bichhua
- Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
- 28 km
- District Headquarter
- Chhindwara
- Distance from District Headquarter
- 78 km
- Nearest Statutory Town
- Lodhikheda
- Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
- 45 km
- Nearest Town within State/UT
- Madhya Pradesh
- Nearest Town
- Lodhikheda
- Distance from Nearest Town
- 45 km
- Total Geographical Area
- 275.53 hectares
- Area
- 2.76 sq km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 273 people in 61 households, with 132 male residents and 141 female residents. The average household size is 4.48, and SC share is 2.2% and ST share is 86.81% for Sonakhari. Population density works out to about 99.08 people per sq km.
- Total Households
- 61
- Total Population
- 273
- Male Population
- 132
- Female Population
- 141
- Sex Ratio
- 1,068.18
- Average Household Size
- 4.48
- SC Population
- 6
- SC Male Population
- 3
- SC Female Population
- 3
- SC Population Share
- 2.2
- ST Population
- 237
- ST Male Population
- 113
- ST Female Population
- 124
- ST Population Share
- 86.81
- Village Status
- Inhabited
Education Facilities
Education entries for Sonakhari list 1 government primary 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
Drinking Water and Sanitation
Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Sonakhari include hand pump 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
- No Drainage
- Available
- Open Kutcha Drainage
- Available
- Drain Water Discharge Destination
- Water bodies
- No Organized Street Garbage System
- Available
- Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
- 1.34 hectares
- Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
- 8.22 hectares
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
Connectivity rows cover roads, transport, communication and access-related facilities for Sonakhari.
- Animal Cart
- Available
- Gravel Kuchha Roads
- Available
- Footpath
- Available
Financial, Market and Public Services
Public-service entries for Sonakhari include Anganwadi centre and assembly polling station. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.
- Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
- Available
- Assembly Polling Station
- Available
Power Supply
Domestic power supply for Sonakhari is reported as 6 hours per day in summer and 6 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
- 6 hours/day
- Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
- 6 hours/day
- Power Supply For Agriculture Use
- Available
- Power Supply For Agriculture Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
- 6 hours/day
- Power Supply For Agriculture Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
- 6 hours/day
- Power Supply For Commercial Use
- Available
- Power Supply For Commercial Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
- 6 hours/day
- Power Supply For Commercial Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
- 6 hours/day
- Power Supply For All Users
- Available
- Power Supply For All Users Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
- 6 hours/day
- Power Supply For All Users Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
- 6 hours/day
Land Use and Local Economy
Land-use records for Sonakhari show that net sown area is 142.18 hectares and irrigated land is 8.22 hectares (5.8% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.
- Forest Area In Hectares
- 109.57 hectares
- Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
- 7.09
- Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares
- 12.29 hectares
- Fallows Land Other Than Current Fallows Area In Hectares
- 2.05 hectares
- Current Fallows Area In Hectares
- 1.01 hectares
- Net Area Sown In Hectares
- 142.18
- Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
- 133.96 hectares
- Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
- 8.22
Other Available Details
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- Nutritional Centres Others
- Available
- Noindex
- False
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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Sonakhari
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
- 4
- Banks in Matched Records
- 2
- Matched PINs
- 2
Match basis: ATM/CDM/CRM records found in the same local admin area
ATM/CDM/CRM Type Summary
| Device Type | Records | Share |
|---|---|---|
| ATM | 4 | 100% |
Top Banks in Matched Records
| Bank | Records | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Central Bank of India | 2 | 50% |
| State Bank of India | 2 | 50% |
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.
| Bank | Type | PIN | District | Local Area | Centre | Address |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central Bank of India | ATM | 480111 | Chhindwara | Bichhua | Bichhua | College Road Shiv Mandir, Bad Chowk Bichhua, Chhindwara, Madhya Pradesh, 480111 |
| State Bank of India | ATM | 480111 | Chhindwara | Bichhua | Bichhua | Tehsil- Bichhuadist:chhindwara, Madhya Pradesh Bichhua, Chhindwara, Madhya Pradesh, 480111 |
| Central Bank of India | ATM | 480311 | Chhindwara | Bichhua | Khamarpani | Khamarpani Village Khamarpani, Dist Chhindwara, Khamarpani, Chhindwara, Madhya Pradesh, 480311 |
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
Which district is Sonakhari village in?
Sonakhari village is in Chhindwara district.
Which state is Sonakhari village in?
Sonakhari village is in Madhya Pradesh.
Which sub-district is Sonakhari under?
Sonakhari comes under Bichhua Sub-district. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.
What is the Census village code of Sonakhari?
The Census village code of Sonakhari is 495465.
What is the population of Sonakhari village?
The village record lists 273 people and 61 households for Sonakhari.
How many households are in Sonakhari village?
The village record lists 61 households for Sonakhari.
What is the male and female population of Sonakhari?
The record lists 132 male residents and 141 female residents for Sonakhari.
What is the sex ratio of Sonakhari village?
The sex ratio of Sonakhari is 1,068.18 females per 1000 males in the available record.
What is the area of Sonakhari village?
The reported geographical area of Sonakhari is 275.53 hectares.
What is the population density of Sonakhari village?
The approximate population density of Sonakhari is 99.08 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.
What is the nearest town to Sonakhari?
The nearest town listed for Sonakhari is Lodhikheda, about 45 km away.
How far is Sonakhari from the district headquarters?
Sonakhari is about 78 km from Chhindwara, the district headquarters listed in the available records.
How far is Sonakhari from the sub-district headquarters?
Sonakhari is about 28 km from Bichhua, the sub-district headquarters listed in the available records.
What education facilities are listed for Sonakhari?
The village facility record lists 1 government primary school for Sonakhari.
What crops or land-use details are reported for Sonakhari?
For Sonakhari, net sown area is 142.18 hectares and irrigated land is 8.22 hectares.
Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Sonakhari?
The page shows 4 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Sonakhari. These records include 2 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 Sonakhari.