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Sonpur Village

Sonpur is an inhabited village in Sohagpur Sub-district of Hoshangabad district, Madhya Pradesh. Its Census village code is 487690, the Census 2011 record lists 620 people in 121 households and the reported area is 421.16 hectares. The local references include Sohagpur CD Block and the nearest town reference is Pipariya at about 36 km.

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Quick answer: Sonpur is a village in Sohagpur Sub-district, Hoshangabad district, Madhya Pradesh, India. The available record shows Census village code 487690 and 620 people in 121 households.
Village Code487690
Population620
Households121
Area421.16 hectares
Nearest TownPipariya

Key Village Facts

Village
Sonpur
Census Village Code
487690
State
Madhya Pradesh
State Census Code
23
District
Hoshangabad
District Census Code
449
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Sohagpur
Sub-district Census Code
03617
CD Block
Sohagpur
Households
121
Population
620
Male Population
314
Female Population
306
Sex Ratio
974.52
Area
421.16 hectares
Area
4.21 sq km
Nearest Town
Pipariya
Nearest Town Distance
36 km
Reference Year
2009

Detailed village profile

Sonpur at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 620 people, 421.16 hectares of reported area and Pipariya as the nearest town reference for Sonpur, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

DistrictHoshangabad
Sub-districtSohagpur
CD BlockSohagpur
  • Sonpur falls under Sohagpur Sub-district in Hoshangabad district, Madhya Pradesh.
  • The Census village code is 487690.
  • The record lists 620 people living in 121 households.
  • The reported village area is 421.16 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Pipariya.
  • 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

Key Calculated Values

These values are calculated from the same village record to make comparison easier. They are not separate official figures.

Population Density147.21 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size5.12 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share0.16%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share98.71%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share67.8%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 487690 and Sohagpur CD Block.

State Census Code
23
District Census Code
449
Sub-district Census Code
03617
Village Census Code
487690
CD Block Code
0200
CD Block Name
Sohagpur

Location and Distance

Pipariya is the nearest town listed for Sonpur, about 36 km away. Hoshangabad is listed as the district headquarters at about 103 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Sohagpur
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
58 km
District Headquarter
Hoshangabad
Distance from District Headquarter
103 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Pipariya
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
36 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Madhya Pradesh
Nearest Town
Pipariya
Distance from Nearest Town
36 km
Total Geographical Area
421.16 hectares
Area
4.21 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 620 people in 121 households, with 314 male residents and 306 female residents. The average household size is 5.12, and SC share is 0.16% and ST share is 98.71% for Sonpur. Population density works out to about 147.21 people per sq km.

Total Households
121
Total Population
620
Male Population
314
Female Population
306
Sex Ratio
974.52
Average Household Size
5.12
SC Population
1
SC Female Population
1
SC Population Share
0.16
ST Population
612
ST Male Population
312
ST Female Population
300
ST Population Share
98.71
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Sonpur 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.

Private Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG
Available
Private Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG Count
1
Government Primary School
Available
Government Primary School Count
1
Government Middle School
Available
Government Middle School Count
1

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Sonpur include hand pump water, river or canal 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
River Canal
Available
River Canal Functions All Year
Available
River Canal Functions in Summer
Available
Tank Pond Lake
Available
No Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Water bodies
No Organized Street Garbage System
Available
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
15.82 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity rows cover roads, transport, communication and access-related facilities for Sonpur.

Tractors
Available
Cycle Rickshaw
Available
Animal Cart
Available
Sea River Ferry Service
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

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

Self Help Group SHG
Available
Public Distribution System PDS Shop
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available
Birth And Death Registration Office
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Sonpur is reported as 8 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
8 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

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Sonpur show that reported agricultural commodities include Tuar, Wheat and Chana, net sown area is 123.41 hectares and irrigated land is 83.71 hectares (67.8% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Tuar
Agricultural Commodities Second
Wheat
Agricultural Commodities Third
Chana
Forest Area In Hectares
200.98 hectares
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
5.25
Barren Un Cultivable Land Area In Hectares
20.3 hectares
Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares
25.38 hectares
Land Under Miscellaneous Tree Crops Etc Area In Hectares
10 hectares
Fallows Land Other Than Current Fallows Area In Hectares
10.41 hectares
Current Fallows Area In Hectares
9.61 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
123.41
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
39.7 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
83.71
Other Source Specify Area In Hectares
83.71 hectares

Other Available Details

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Water Bounded Macadam
Available
Noindex
False

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Sonpur village located?

Sonpur is in Sohagpur Sub-district of Hoshangabad district in Madhya Pradesh, India.

Which district is Sonpur village in?

Sonpur village is in Hoshangabad district.

Which state is Sonpur village in?

Sonpur village is in Madhya Pradesh.

Which sub-district is Sonpur under?

Sonpur comes under Sohagpur 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 487690.

What is the population of Sonpur village?

The village record lists 620 people and 121 households for Sonpur.

How many households are in Sonpur village?

The village record lists 121 households for Sonpur.

What is the male and female population of Sonpur?

The record lists 314 male residents and 306 female residents for Sonpur.

What is the sex ratio of Sonpur village?

The sex ratio of Sonpur is 974.52 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Sonpur village?

The reported geographical area of Sonpur is 421.16 hectares.

What is the population density of Sonpur village?

The approximate population density of Sonpur is 147.21 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Sonpur?

The nearest town listed for Sonpur is Pipariya, about 36 km away.

How far is Sonpur from the district headquarters?

Sonpur is about 103 km from Hoshangabad, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Sonpur from the sub-district headquarters?

Sonpur is about 58 km from Sohagpur, 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 and 1 government middle school for Sonpur.

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

For Sonpur, reported agricultural commodities include Tuar, Wheat and Chana, net sown area is 123.41 hectares and irrigated land is 83.71 hectares.

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.