Indian Village Directory

Sonvihari Village

Sonvihari is an inhabited village in Gondiya Taluka of Gondiya district, Maharashtra. Its Census village code is 537771, the Census 2011 record lists 1,353 people in 280 households and the reported area is 396.28 hectares. The local references include Gondiya CD Block and the nearest town reference is Gondiya at about 18 km.

In short:

Sonvihari is a village in Gondiya Taluka, Gondiya district, Maharashtra, India. The available record shows Census village code 537771 and 1,353 people in 280 households.

Village Code537771
Population1,353
Households280
Area396.28 hectares
Nearest TownGondiya

Detailed village profile

Sonvihari at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 1,353 people, 396.28 hectares of reported area and Gondiya as the nearest town reference for Sonvihari, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

State Maharashtra
District Gondiya
Taluka Gondiya
CD Block Gondiya
  • Sonvihari falls under Gondiya Taluka in Gondiya district, Maharashtra.
  • The Census village code is 537771.
  • The record lists 1,353 people living in 280 households.
  • The reported village area is 396.28 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Gondiya.
  • 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
Sonvihari
Census Village Code
537771
State
Maharashtra
State Census Code
27
District
Gondiya
District Census Code
507
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Gondiya
Sub-district Census Code
04046
CD Block
Gondiya
Households
280
Population
1,353
Male Population
670
Female Population
683
Sex Ratio
1,019.4
Area
396.28 hectares
Area
3.96 sq km
Nearest Town
Gondiya
Nearest Town Distance
18 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 341.43 people / sq km Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size 4.83 people Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share 14.04% Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share 0% Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share 13.7% Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Sonvihari in the official administrative record. Census village code 537771 and Gondiya CD Block.

State Census Code
27
District Census Code
507
Sub-district Census Code
04046
Village Census Code
537771
CD Block Code
0097
CD Block Name
Gondiya

Location and Distance

Gondiya is the nearest town listed for Sonvihari, about 18 km away. Gondiya is listed as the district headquarters at about 18 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Gondiya
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
18 km
District Headquarter
Gondiya
Distance from District Headquarter
18 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Gondiya
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
18 km
Nearest Town
Gondiya
Distance from Nearest Town
18 km
Total Geographical Area
396.28 hectares
Area
3.96 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 1,353 people in 280 households, with 670 male residents and 683 female residents. The average household size is 4.83, and SC share is 14.04% and ST share is 0% for Sonvihari. Population density works out to about 341.43 people per sq km.

Total Households
280
Total Population
1,353
Male Population
670
Female Population
683
Sex Ratio
1,019.4
Average Household Size
4.83
SC Population
190
SC Male Population
94
SC Female Population
96
SC Population Share
14.04
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Sonvihari 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 Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG
Available
Government Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG Count
2
Government Primary School
Available
Government Primary School Count
1
Government Middle School
Available
Government Middle School Count
1

Health Facilities

Health records mark ASHA worker as available for Sonvihari. 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
Non Government Medical Facilities Medical Practitioner With No Degree Count
1
Non Government Medical Facilities Traditional Practitioner And Faith Healer Count
3

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Sonvihari 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
Open Drainage
Available
Open Kutcha Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
19.58 hectares
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
23 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

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

Telephone Landlines
Available
Public Call Office / Mobile PCO
Available
Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Public Bus Service
Available
Auto / Modified Auto Service
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 Sonvihari include self-help groups, Anganwadi centre, ASHA services and PDS shop. 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
Agricultural Marketing Society
Available
Nutritional Centres ICDS
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Birth And Death Registration Office
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Sonvihari is reported as 18 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
18 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
18 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
18 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 Sonvihari show that net sown area is 212 hectares and irrigated land is 29 hectares (13.7% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Forest Area In Hectares
131.92 hectares
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
14.88
Barren Un Cultivable Land Area In Hectares
9.37 hectares
Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares
2.42 hectares
Fallows Land Other Than Current Fallows Area In Hectares
6.11 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
212.0
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
183 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
29.0
Canals Area In Hectares
120 hectares
Tanks Lakes Area In Hectares
40 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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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Sonvihari village located?

Sonvihari is in Gondiya Taluka of Gondiya district in Maharashtra, India.

Which district is Sonvihari village in?

Sonvihari village is in Gondiya district.

Which state is Sonvihari village in?

Sonvihari village is in Maharashtra.

Which taluka is Sonvihari under?

Sonvihari comes under Gondiya Taluka. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Sonvihari?

The Census village code of Sonvihari is 537771.

What is the population of Sonvihari village?

The village record lists 1,353 people and 280 households for Sonvihari.

How many households are in Sonvihari village?

The village record lists 280 households for Sonvihari.

What is the male and female population of Sonvihari?

The record lists 670 male residents and 683 female residents for Sonvihari.

What is the sex ratio of Sonvihari village?

The sex ratio of Sonvihari is 1,019.4 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Sonvihari village?

The reported geographical area of Sonvihari is 396.28 hectares.

What is the population density of Sonvihari village?

The approximate population density of Sonvihari is 341.43 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Sonvihari?

The nearest town listed for Sonvihari is Gondiya, about 18 km away.

How far is Sonvihari from the district headquarters?

Sonvihari is about 18 km from Gondiya, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Sonvihari from the sub-district headquarters?

Sonvihari is about 18 km from Gondiya, the taluka headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Sonvihari?

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

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

For Sonvihari, net sown area is 212 hectares and irrigated land is 29 hectares.

Is a primary school reported for this village?

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

Are drinking water facilities reported for this village?

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

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.