Indian Village Directory

Soni Village

Soni is an inhabited village in Lakhandur Taluka of Bhandara district, Maharashtra. Its Census village code is 537513, the Census 2011 record lists 3,575 people in 845 households and the reported area is 593.83 hectares. The local references include Lakhandur CD Block and the nearest town reference is Desaiganj at about 6 km.

In short:

Soni is a village in Lakhandur Taluka, Bhandara district, Maharashtra, India. The available record shows Census village code 537513 and 3,575 people in 845 households.

Village Code537513

Population3,575

Households845

Area593.83 hectares

Nearest TownDesaiganj

Detailed village profile

Soni at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 3,575 people, 593.83 hectares of reported area and Desaiganj as the nearest town reference for Soni, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

State Maharashtra

District Bhandara

Taluka Lakhandur

CD Block Lakhandur

Soni falls under Lakhandur Taluka in Bhandara district, Maharashtra.
The Census village code is 537513.
The record lists 3,575 people living in 845 households.
The reported village area is 593.83 hectares.
The nearest town named in the record is Desaiganj.
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: Soni
Census Village Code: 537513
State: Maharashtra
State Census Code: 27
District: Bhandara
District Census Code: 506
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit: Lakhandur
Sub-district Census Code: 04043
CD Block: Lakhandur
Households: 845
Population: 3,575
Male Population: 1,779
Female Population: 1,796
Sex Ratio: 1,009.56
Area: 593.83 hectares
Area: 5.94 sq km
Nearest Town: Desaiganj
Nearest Town Distance: 6 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data: 441803
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 602.02 people / sq km Calculated from listed population and area.

Average Household Size 4.23 people Calculated from listed population and households.

SC Population Share 16.64% Shown from the village record.

ST Population Share 2.99% Shown from the village record.

Irrigated Land Share 38.9% Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Soni in the official administrative record. Census village code 537513 and Lakhandur CD Block.

State Census Code: 27
District Census Code: 506
Sub-district Census Code: 04043
Village Census Code: 537513
CD Block Code: 0094
CD Block Name: Lakhandur

Location and Distance

Desaiganj is the nearest town listed for Soni, about 6 km away. Bhandara is listed as the district headquarters at about 80 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter: Lakhandur
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter: 9 km
District Headquarter: Bhandara
Distance from District Headquarter: 80 km
Nearest Statutory Town: Desaiganj
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town: 6 km
Nearest Town: Desaiganj
Distance from Nearest Town: 6 km
Total Geographical Area: 593.83 hectares
Area: 5.94 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 3,575 people in 845 households, with 1,779 male residents and 1,796 female residents. The average household size is 4.23, and SC share is 16.64% and ST share is 2.99% for Soni. Population density works out to about 602.02 people per sq km.

Total Households: 845
Total Population: 3,575
Male Population: 1,779
Female Population: 1,796
Sex Ratio: 1,009.56
Average Household Size: 4.23
SC Population: 595
SC Male Population: 301
SC Female Population: 294
SC Population Share: 16.64
ST Population: 107
ST Male Population: 51
ST Female Population: 56
ST Population Share: 2.99
Village Status: Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Soni list 3 government primary schools, 1 government middle school and 1 government secondary school. Counts come from the village facility record and may need local verification for current school status.

Government Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG: Available
Government Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG Count: 5
Government Primary School: Available
Government Primary School Count: 3
Government Middle School: Available
Government Middle School Count: 1
Government Secondary School: Available
Government Secondary School Count: 1

Health Facilities

Health records mark ASHA worker as available for Soni. Verify current services locally before medical use.

Primary Health Sub Centre Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count: 2
Primary Health Sub Centre Para Medical Staff In Position Count: 2
Dispensary Count: 1
Dispensary Doctors Total Strength Count: 1
Dispensary Doctors In Position Count: 1
Dispensary Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count: 1
Dispensary Para Medical Staff In Position Count: 1
Non Government Medical Facilities Out Patient Count: 1
Non Government Medical Facilities Medical Prctitioner With Other Degree Count: 1
Non Government Medical Facilities Medicine Shop Count: 1

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Soni include hand pump water, treated tap water and river or canal water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.

Tap Water Treated: Available
Tap Water Treated Functions All Year: Available
Tap Water Treated Functions in Summer: Available
Covered Well: Available
Covered Well Functions All Year: Available
Covered Well Functions in Summer: Available
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
Tube Wells Borehole: Available
Tube Wells Borehole Functions All Year: Available
Tube Wells Borehole Functions in Summer: Available
River Canal: Available
Open Drainage: Available
Open Kutcha Drainage: Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination: Water bodies
Is The Area Covered Under Total Sanitation Campaign Tsc: Available
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares: 18 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

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

Post Office: Available
Post And Telegraph Office: Available
Telephone Landlines: Available
Public Call Office / Mobile PCO: Available
Mobile Phone Coverage: Available
Public Bus Service: Available
Private Bus Service: Available
Auto / Modified Auto Service: Available
Taxi: Available
Vans: Available
Major District Road: Available
Other District Road: 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 Soni 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.

Agricultural Credit Societies: Available
Self Help Group SHG: Available
Public Distribution System PDS Shop: Available
Weekly Haat: Available
Agricultural Marketing Society: Available
Nutritional Centres ICDS: Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre: Available
ASHA: Available
Community Centre: Available
Public Library: Available
Public Reading Room: Available
Daily Newspaper Supply: Available
Assembly Polling Station: Available
Birth And Death Registration Office: Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Soni is reported as 20 hours per day in summer and 18 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: 20 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day: 18 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use: Available
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day: 18 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day: 18 hours/day
Power Supply For Commercial Use: Available
Power Supply For Commercial Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day: 20 hours/day
Power Supply For Commercial Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day: 18 hours/day
Power Supply For All Users: Available
Power Supply For All Users Summer April Sept Hours Per Day: 20 hours/day
Power Supply For All Users Winter Oct March Hours Per Day: 18 hours/day

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Soni show that net sown area is 437 hectares and irrigated land is 170 hectares (38.9% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares: 17.99
Barren Un Cultivable Land Area In Hectares: 0.31 hectares
Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares: 12.06 hectares
Fallows Land Other Than Current Fallows Area In Hectares: 125.63 hectares
Current Fallows Area In Hectares: 0.84 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares: 437.0
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares: 267 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares: 170.0
Canals Area In Hectares: 249 hectares

Other Available Details

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

Primary Health Sub Centre Count: 1
Water Bounded Macadam: Available
Nutritional Centres Others: Available
Noindex: False

Map and Location

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Verified map coordinates are not reported in the source data.

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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Soni

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: 5–10 km
Commercial Bank: Not available in village
Cooperative Bank: Not available in village
Same-area Bank Service Records: 4
Banks in Matched Records: 3
Matched PINs: 1

Match basis: ATM/CDM/CRM records found in the same PIN, district and local admin area

ATM/CDM/CRM Type Summary

Device type summary for matched banking access records
Device Type	Records	Share
ATM	3	75%
CRM	1	25%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
Bank	Records	Share
Bank of India	2	50%
Hdfc Bank Ltd.	1	25%
State Bank of India	1	25%

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
Bank	Type	PIN	District	Local Area	Centre	Address
Bank of India	ATM	441803	Bhandara	Lakhandur	Lakhandur	Main Road, Lakhandul, Teh.sakoli, Bhandara, Maharashtra, 441803
Hdfc Bank Ltd.	ATM	441803	Bhandara	Lakhandur	Lakhandur	Bhandara District, Maharashtra Ground Floor, Near Bus Stand, Beside Sbi, Lakhandur, Bhandara, Maharashtra, 441803
State Bank of India	ATM	441803	Bhandara	Lakhandur	Lakhandur	Wadsa Road Lakhandur, Opposite Bus Stand Bhandara, Bhandara, Maharashtra, 441803
Bank of India	CRM	441803	Bhandara	Lakhandur	Lakhandur	Main Road, Lakhandul, Teh.sakoli, Bhandara, Maharashtra, 441803

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 Soni village located?

Soni is in Lakhandur Taluka of Bhandara district in Maharashtra, India.

Which district is Soni village in?

Soni village is in Bhandara district.

Which state is Soni village in?

Soni village is in Maharashtra.

Which taluka is Soni under?

Soni comes under Lakhandur Taluka. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Soni?

The Census village code of Soni is 537513.

What is the population of Soni village?

The village record lists 3,575 people and 845 households for Soni.

How many households are in Soni village?

The village record lists 845 households for Soni.

What is the male and female population of Soni?

The record lists 1,779 male residents and 1,796 female residents for Soni.

What is the sex ratio of Soni village?

The sex ratio of Soni is 1,009.56 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Soni village?

The reported geographical area of Soni is 593.83 hectares.

What is the population density of Soni village?

The approximate population density of Soni is 602.02 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Soni?

The nearest town listed for Soni is Desaiganj, about 6 km away.

How far is Soni from the district headquarters?

Soni is about 80 km from Bhandara, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Soni from the sub-district headquarters?

Soni is about 9 km from Lakhandur, the taluka headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Soni?

The village facility record lists 3 government primary schools, 1 government middle school and 1 government secondary school for Soni.

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

For Soni, net sown area is 437 hectares and irrigated land is 170 hectares.

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

The page shows 4 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Soni. These records include 3 banks. Verify current service status with the bank before visiting.

Is a primary school reported for this village?

Yes. The village record marks a primary school as available in Soni.

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.