Indian Village Directory

Sonchidi Village

Sonchidi is an inhabited village in Agar Sub-district of Shajapur district, Madhya Pradesh. Its Census village code is 472539, the Census 2011 record lists 1,045 people in 239 households and the reported area is 462.66 hectares. The local references include Agar CD Block and the nearest town reference is Agar at about 28 km.

In short:

Sonchidi is a village in Agar Sub-district, Shajapur district, Madhya Pradesh, India. The available record shows Census village code 472539 and 1,045 people in 239 households.

Village Code472539
Population1,045
Households239
Area462.66 hectares
Nearest TownAgar

Detailed village profile

Sonchidi at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 1,045 people, 462.66 hectares of reported area and Agar as the nearest town reference for Sonchidi, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

District Shajapur
Sub-district Agar
CD Block Agar
  • Sonchidi falls under Agar Sub-district in Shajapur district, Madhya Pradesh.
  • The Census village code is 472539.
  • The record lists 1,045 people living in 239 households.
  • The reported village area is 462.66 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Agar.
  • 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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Census and Amenities
Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records
DCHB Publisher
Registrar General of India, Government of India

Key Village Facts

Village
Sonchidi
Census Village Code
472539
State
Madhya Pradesh
State Census Code
23
District
Shajapur
District Census Code
436
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Agar
Sub-district Census Code
03518
CD Block
Agar
Households
239
Population
1,045
Male Population
552
Female Population
493
Sex Ratio
893.12
Area
462.66 hectares
Area
4.63 sq km
Nearest Town
Agar
Nearest Town Distance
28 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 225.87 people / sq km Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size 4.37 people Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share 12.63% Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share 0% Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share 19.7% Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Sonchidi in the official administrative record. Census village code 472539 and Agar CD Block.

State Census Code
23
District Census Code
436
Sub-district Census Code
03518
Village Census Code
472539
CD Block Code
0112
CD Block Name
Agar

Location and Distance

Agar is the nearest town listed for Sonchidi, about 28 km away. Shajapur 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
Agar
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
28 km
District Headquarter
Shajapur
Distance from District Headquarter
78 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Agar
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
28 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Madhya Pradesh
Nearest Town
Agar
Distance from Nearest Town
28 km
Total Geographical Area
462.66 hectares
Area
4.63 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 1,045 people in 239 households, with 552 male residents and 493 female residents. The average household size is 4.37, and SC share is 12.63% and ST share is 0% for Sonchidi. Population density works out to about 225.87 people per sq km.

Total Households
239
Total Population
1,045
Male Population
552
Female Population
493
Sex Ratio
893.12
Average Household Size
4.37
SC Population
132
SC Male Population
73
SC Female Population
59
SC Population Share
12.63
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Sonchidi 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.

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 Sonchidi 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
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
No Organized Street Garbage System
Available
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
5.81 hectares
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
71 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

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

Telephone Landlines
Available
Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Tractors
Available
Cycle Rickshaw
Available
Animal Cart
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
All Weather Road
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Sonchidi 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
Sports Field
Available
Daily Newspaper Supply
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available
Birth And Death Registration Office
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Sonchidi is reported as 10 hours per day in summer and 12 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
10 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
12 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use
Available
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
7 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
7 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
10 hours/day
Power Supply For All Users Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
12 hours/day

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Sonchidi show that reported agricultural commodities include Soyabean, Wheat and Chana, net sown area is 359.54 hectares and irrigated land is 71 hectares (19.7% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Soyabean
Agricultural Commodities Second
Wheat
Agricultural Commodities Third
Chana
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
34.88
Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares
16.17 hectares
Fallows Land Other Than Current Fallows Area In Hectares
2.12 hectares
Current Fallows Area In Hectares
44.14 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
359.54
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
288.54 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
71.0

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

Map and Location

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Sonchidi village located?

Sonchidi is in Agar Sub-district of Shajapur district in Madhya Pradesh, India.

Which district is Sonchidi village in?

Sonchidi village is in Shajapur district.

Which state is Sonchidi village in?

Sonchidi village is in Madhya Pradesh.

Which sub-district is Sonchidi under?

Sonchidi comes under Agar Sub-district. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Sonchidi?

The Census village code of Sonchidi is 472539.

What is the population of Sonchidi village?

The village record lists 1,045 people and 239 households for Sonchidi.

How many households are in Sonchidi village?

The village record lists 239 households for Sonchidi.

What is the male and female population of Sonchidi?

The record lists 552 male residents and 493 female residents for Sonchidi.

What is the sex ratio of Sonchidi village?

The sex ratio of Sonchidi is 893.12 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Sonchidi village?

The reported geographical area of Sonchidi is 462.66 hectares.

What is the population density of Sonchidi village?

The approximate population density of Sonchidi is 225.87 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Sonchidi?

The nearest town listed for Sonchidi is Agar, about 28 km away.

How far is Sonchidi from the district headquarters?

Sonchidi is about 78 km from Shajapur, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Sonchidi from the sub-district headquarters?

Sonchidi is about 28 km from Agar, the sub-district headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Sonchidi?

The village facility record lists 1 government primary school and 1 government middle school for Sonchidi.

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

For Sonchidi, reported agricultural commodities include Soyabean, Wheat and Chana, net sown area is 359.54 hectares and irrigated land is 71 hectares.

Is a primary school reported for this village?

No. The village record marks a primary school as not available for Sonchidi.

Are drinking water facilities reported for this village?

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

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.