Indian Village Directory

Sonmau Village

Sonmau is an inhabited village in Mohkhed Sub-district of Chhindwara district, Madhya Pradesh. Its Census village code is 495059, the Census 2011 record lists 480 people in 93 households and the reported area is 265 hectares. The local references include Mohkhed CD Block and the nearest town reference is Chhindwara at about 37 km.

In short:

Sonmau is a village in Mohkhed Sub-district, Chhindwara district, Madhya Pradesh, India. The available record shows Census village code 495059 and 480 people in 93 households.

Village Code495059
Population480
Households93
Area265 hectares
Nearest TownChhindwara

Detailed village profile

Sonmau at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 480 people, 265 hectares of reported area and Chhindwara as the nearest town reference for Sonmau, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

District Chhindwara
Sub-district Mohkhed
CD Block Mohkhed
  • Sonmau falls under Mohkhed Sub-district in Chhindwara district, Madhya Pradesh.
  • The Census village code is 495059.
  • The record lists 480 people living in 93 households.
  • The reported village area is 265 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Chhindwara.
  • 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
Sonmau
Census Village Code
495059
State
Madhya Pradesh
State Census Code
23
District
Chhindwara
District Census Code
455
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Mohkhed
Sub-district Census Code
03655
CD Block
Mohkhed
Households
93
Population
480
Male Population
243
Female Population
237
Sex Ratio
975.31
Area
265 hectares
Area
2.65 sq km
Nearest Town
Chhindwara
Nearest Town Distance
37 km
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 Density 181.13 people / sq km Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size 5.16 people Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share 2.71% Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share 8.54% Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share 56.4% Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Sonmau in the official administrative record. Census village code 495059 and Mohkhed CD Block.

State Census Code
23
District Census Code
455
Sub-district Census Code
03655
Village Census Code
495059
CD Block Code
0244
CD Block Name
Mohkhed

Location and Distance

Chhindwara is the nearest town listed for Sonmau, about 37 km away. Chhindwara is listed as the district headquarters at about 37 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Mohkhed
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
8 km
District Headquarter
Chhindwara
Distance from District Headquarter
37 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Chhindwara
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
37 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Madhya Pradesh
Nearest Town
Chhindwara
Distance from Nearest Town
37 km
Total Geographical Area
265 hectares
Area
2.65 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 480 people in 93 households, with 243 male residents and 237 female residents. The average household size is 5.16, and SC share is 2.71% and ST share is 8.54% for Sonmau. Population density works out to about 181.13 people per sq km.

Total Households
93
Total Population
480
Male Population
243
Female Population
237
Sex Ratio
975.31
Average Household Size
5.16
SC Population
13
SC Male Population
6
SC Female Population
7
SC Population Share
2.71
ST Population
41
ST Male Population
21
ST Female Population
20
ST Population Share
8.54
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Sonmau 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 Sonmau include hand pump water and tank, pond or lake water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.

Hand Pump
Available
Tank Pond Lake
Available
No Drainage
Available
Open Kutcha Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Water bodies
Is The Area Covered Under Total Sanitation Campaign Tsc
Available
No Organized Street Garbage System
Available
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
101.79 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Sonmau 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
Tractors
Available
Animal Cart
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 Sonmau include self-help groups, Anganwadi centre and ASHA services. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.

Self Help Group SHG
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Sonmau 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 Sonmau show that net sown area is 180.43 hectares and irrigated land is 101.79 hectares (56.4% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Forest Area In Hectares
0.5 hectares
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
20.52
Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares
5.53 hectares
Fallows Land Other Than Current Fallows Area In Hectares
32.75 hectares
Current Fallows Area In Hectares
25.27 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
180.43
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
78.64 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
101.79

Other Available Details

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

Others
Available
Noindex
False

Map and Location

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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Sonmau

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
5
Banks in Matched Records
3
Matched PINs
3

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 2 40%
CRM 3 60%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
BankRecordsShare
Central Bank of India 2 40%
Bank of Maharashtra 2 40%
State Bank of India 1 20%

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 480101 Chhindwara Mohkhed Linga Linga Chhindwara Sausar Rd;at and Post Linga, Chhindwara Teh, Chhindwara, Madhya Pradesh, 480101
Bank of Maharashtra CRM 480107 Chhindwara Mohkhed Ekalbihari Umaranala Village Umaranala, (Ekalbihari) Tehsil Mohkhe Umaranala, Chhindwara, Madhya Pradesh, 480107
State Bank of India CRM 480107 Chhindwara Mohkhed Ekalbihari Jam Road, Umranaladist:chhindwara, M.P. Chhindwara Nagpur Road, Umranala, Mokhed Tehsil, Chhindwara, Madhya Pradesh, 48…
Bank of Maharashtra CRM 480331 Chhindwara Mohkhed Maini Khapa Mal Mainikhapa Via Chhinwara-Multai Road, Village and Post Main Mainikhapa, Chhindwara, Madhya Pradesh, 480331
Central Bank of India ATM 480101 Chhindwara Mohkhed Linga Post-Linga-480001 Khasra No-59, P.H.N.-119/62, Gram Linga, Chhindwara, Madhya Pradesh, 480101

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 Sonmau village located?

Sonmau is in Mohkhed Sub-district of Chhindwara district in Madhya Pradesh, India.

Which district is Sonmau village in?

Sonmau village is in Chhindwara district.

Which state is Sonmau village in?

Sonmau village is in Madhya Pradesh.

Which sub-district is Sonmau under?

Sonmau comes under Mohkhed Sub-district. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Sonmau?

The Census village code of Sonmau is 495059.

What is the population of Sonmau village?

The village record lists 480 people and 93 households for Sonmau.

How many households are in Sonmau village?

The village record lists 93 households for Sonmau.

What is the male and female population of Sonmau?

The record lists 243 male residents and 237 female residents for Sonmau.

What is the sex ratio of Sonmau village?

The sex ratio of Sonmau is 975.31 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Sonmau village?

The reported geographical area of Sonmau is 265 hectares.

What is the population density of Sonmau village?

The approximate population density of Sonmau is 181.13 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Sonmau?

The nearest town listed for Sonmau is Chhindwara, about 37 km away.

How far is Sonmau from the district headquarters?

Sonmau is about 37 km from Chhindwara, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Sonmau from the sub-district headquarters?

Sonmau is about 8 km from Mohkhed, the sub-district headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Sonmau?

The village facility record lists 1 government primary school for Sonmau.

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

For Sonmau, net sown area is 180.43 hectares and irrigated land is 101.79 hectares.

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

The page shows 5 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Sonmau. These records include 3 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 Sonmau.

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.