Indian Village Directory

Sonpur Village

Sonpur is an inhabited village in Bichhua Sub-district of Chhindwara district, Madhya Pradesh. Its Census village code is 495476, the Census 2011 record lists 333 people in 84 households and the reported area is 283.5 hectares. The local references include Bichhua CD Block.

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Quick answer: Sonpur is a village in Bichhua Sub-district, Chhindwara district, Madhya Pradesh, India. The available record shows Census village code 495476 and 333 people in 84 households.
Village Code495476
Population333
Households84
Area283.5 hectares

Key Village Facts

Village
Sonpur
Census Village Code
495476
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
84
Population
333
Male Population
174
Female Population
159
Sex Ratio
913.79
Area
283.5 hectares
Area
2.83 sq km
Reference Year
2009

Detailed village profile

Sonpur at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 333 people and 283.5 hectares of reported area for Sonpur, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

DistrictChhindwara
Sub-districtBichhua
CD BlockBichhua
  • Sonpur falls under Bichhua Sub-district in Chhindwara district, Madhya Pradesh.
  • The Census village code is 495476.
  • The record lists 333 people living in 84 households.
  • The reported village area is 283.5 hectares.
  • 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 Density117.46 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size3.96 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share7.81%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share70.27%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share15.6%Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Sonpur in the official administrative record. Census village code 495476 and Bichhua CD Block.

State Census Code
23
District Census Code
455
Sub-district Census Code
03657
Village Census Code
495476
CD Block Code
0247
CD Block Name
Bichhua

Location and Distance

Chhindwara is listed as the district headquarters at about 79 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Bichhua
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
35 km
District Headquarter
Chhindwara
Distance from District Headquarter
79 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Madhya Pradesh
Total Geographical Area
283.5 hectares
Area
2.83 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 333 people in 84 households, with 174 male residents and 159 female residents. The average household size is 3.96, and SC share is 7.81% and ST share is 70.27% for Sonpur. Population density works out to about 117.46 people per sq km.

Total Households
84
Total Population
333
Male Population
174
Female Population
159
Sex Ratio
913.79
Average Household Size
3.96
SC Population
26
SC Male Population
14
SC Female Population
12
SC Population Share
7.81
ST Population
234
ST Male Population
124
ST Female Population
110
ST Population Share
70.27
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Sonpur list 1 government primary school, 2 government middle schools and 1 private 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
2
Private Middle School
Available
Private Middle School Count
1

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Sonpur 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
Spring
Available
Spring Functions All Year
Available
Spring Functions in Summer
Available
Open Drainage
Available
Open Kutcha Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Water bodies
No Organized Street Garbage System
Available
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
5.4 hectares
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
19.33 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

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

Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Public Bus Service
Available
Private Bus Service
Available
Tractors
Available
Animal Cart
Available
Other District Road
Available
Black-Topped Pucca Road
Available
All Weather Road
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Sonpur include Anganwadi centre, ASHA services and assembly polling station. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.

Weekly Haat
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Daily Newspaper Supply
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Sonpur is reported as 9 hours per day in summer and 9 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
9 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
9 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use
Available
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
9 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
9 hours/day
Power Supply For Commercial Use
Available
Power Supply For Commercial Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
9 hours/day
Power Supply For Commercial Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
9 hours/day
Power Supply For All Users
Available
Power Supply For All Users Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
9 hours/day
Power Supply For All Users Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
9 hours/day

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Sonpur show that net sown area is 124.3 hectares and irrigated land is 19.33 hectares (15.6% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Forest Area In Hectares
137.14 hectares
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
5.16
Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares
8.53 hectares
Fallows Land Other Than Current Fallows Area In Hectares
2.02 hectares
Current Fallows Area In Hectares
0.95 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
124.3
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
104.97 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
19.33

Other Available Details

These extra fields are shown because they may still be useful for understanding the village record.

Water Bounded Macadam
Available
Noindex
False

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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Sonpur

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 summary for matched banking access records
Device TypeRecordsShare
ATM 4 100%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
BankRecordsShare
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.

Selected bank ATM, CDM and CRM service records
BankTypePINDistrictLocal AreaCentreAddress
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

Where is Sonpur village located?

Sonpur is in Bichhua Sub-district of Chhindwara district in Madhya Pradesh, India.

Which district is Sonpur village in?

Sonpur village is in Chhindwara district.

Which state is Sonpur village in?

Sonpur village is in Madhya Pradesh.

Which sub-district is Sonpur under?

Sonpur comes under Bichhua Sub-district. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Sonpur?

The Census village code of Sonpur is 495476.

What is the population of Sonpur village?

The village record lists 333 people and 84 households for Sonpur.

How many households are in Sonpur village?

The village record lists 84 households for Sonpur.

What is the male and female population of Sonpur?

The record lists 174 male residents and 159 female residents for Sonpur.

What is the sex ratio of Sonpur village?

The sex ratio of Sonpur is 913.79 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Sonpur village?

The reported geographical area of Sonpur is 283.5 hectares.

What is the population density of Sonpur village?

The approximate population density of Sonpur is 117.46 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

How far is Sonpur from the district headquarters?

Sonpur is about 79 km from Chhindwara, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Sonpur from the sub-district headquarters?

Sonpur is about 35 km from Bichhua, the sub-district headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Sonpur?

The village facility record lists 1 government primary school, 2 government middle schools and 1 private middle school for Sonpur.

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

For Sonpur, net sown area is 124.3 hectares and irrigated land is 19.33 hectares.

Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Sonpur?

The page shows 4 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Sonpur. 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 Sonpur.

Are drinking water facilities reported for this village?

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

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.