Where is Sonkhar village located?
Sonkhar is in Pen Taluka of Raigarh district in Maharashtra, India.
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Sonkhar Village
Sonkhar is an inhabited village in Pen Taluka of Raigarh district, Maharashtra. Its Census village code is 553876, the Census 2011 record lists 1,205 people in 281 households and the reported area is 274.88 hectares. The local references include Pen CD Block and the nearest town reference is Pen at about 14 km.
Village Code553876
Population1,205
Households281
Area274.88 hectares
Nearest TownPen
Key Village Facts
- Village
- Sonkhar
- Census Village Code
- 553876
- State
- Maharashtra
- State Census Code
- 27
- District
- Raigarh
- District Census Code
- 520
- Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
- Pen
- Sub-district Census Code
- 04176
- CD Block
- Pen
- Households
- 281
- Population
- 1,205
- Male Population
- 624
- Female Population
- 581
- Sex Ratio
- 931.09
- Area
- 274.88 hectares
- Area
- 2.75 sq km
- Nearest Town
- Pen
- Nearest Town Distance
- 14 km
- Reference Year
- 2009
Detailed village profile
Sonkhar at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 1,205 people, 274.88 hectares of reported area and Pen as the nearest town reference for Sonkhar, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
- Sonkhar falls under Pen Taluka in Raigarh district, Maharashtra.
- The Census village code is 553876.
- The record lists 1,205 people living in 281 households.
- The reported village area is 274.88 hectares.
- The nearest town named in the record is Pen.
- 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 Density438.37 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size4.29 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share0%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share0.33%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share97.9%Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.
Census Codes and Administrative Details
These Census 2011 identifiers place Sonkhar in the official administrative record. Census village code 553876 and Pen CD Block.
- State Census Code
- 27
- District Census Code
- 520
- Sub-district Census Code
- 04176
- Village Census Code
- 553876
- CD Block Code
- 0227
- CD Block Name
- Pen
Location and Distance
Pen is the nearest town listed for Sonkhar, about 14 km away. Alibag is listed as the district headquarters at about 38 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.
- Sub-district Headquarter
- Pen
- Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
- 14 km
- District Headquarter
- Alibag
- Distance from District Headquarter
- 38 km
- Nearest Statutory Town
- Pen
- Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
- 14 km
- Nearest Town
- Pen
- Distance from Nearest Town
- 14 km
- Total Geographical Area
- 274.88 hectares
- Area
- 2.75 sq km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 1,205 people in 281 households, with 624 male residents and 581 female residents. The average household size is 4.29, and SC share is 0% and ST share is 0.33% for Sonkhar. Population density works out to about 438.37 people per sq km.
- Total Households
- 281
- Total Population
- 1,205
- Male Population
- 624
- Female Population
- 581
- Sex Ratio
- 931.09
- Average Household Size
- 4.29
- ST Population
- 4
- ST Male Population
- 2
- ST Female Population
- 2
- ST Population Share
- 0.33
- Village Status
- Inhabited
Education Facilities
Education entries for Sonkhar list 2 government primary schools, 1 government middle school and 1 private 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
- 2
- Government Middle School
- Available
- Government Middle School Count
- 1
- Private Secondary School
- Available
- Private Secondary School Count
- 1
Health Facilities
Health records mark ASHA worker as available for Sonkhar. Verify current services locally before medical use.
- Non Government Medical Facilities Out Patient Count
- 1
- Non Government Medical Facilities Medical Prctitioner With Other Degree Count
- 1
Drinking Water and Sanitation
Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Sonkhar include tank, pond or lake water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.
- Tap Water Untreated
- Available
- Tap Water Untreated Functions All Year
- Available
- Tap Water Untreated Functions in Summer
- Available
- Uncovered Well
- Available
- Uncovered Well Functions All Year
- Available
- Uncovered Well Functions in Summer
- Available
- Tank Pond Lake
- Available
- Tank Pond Lake Functions All Year
- Available
- Tank Pond Lake Functions in Summer
- Available
- Open Drainage
- Available
- Open Pucca Drainage Uncovered
- Available
- Drain Water Discharge Destination
- Water bodies
- Is The Area Covered Under Total Sanitation Campaign Tsc
- Available
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
Connectivity records for Sonkhar include mobile phone coverage, black-topped road access and all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.
- Sub Post Office
- Available
- Telephone Landlines
- Available
- Public Call Office / Mobile PCO
- Available
- Mobile Phone Coverage
- Available
- Public Bus 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 Sonkhar 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
- Nutritional Centres ICDS
- Available
- Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
- Available
- ASHA
- Available
- Daily Newspaper Supply
- Available
- Assembly Polling Station
- Available
- Birth And Death Registration Office
- Available
Power Supply
Domestic power supply for Sonkhar is reported as 16 hours per day in summer and 16 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
- 16 hours/day
- Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
- 16 hours/day
- Power Supply For Agriculture Use
- Available
- Power Supply For Agriculture Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
- 16 hours/day
- Power Supply For Agriculture Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
- 16 hours/day
- Power Supply For Commercial Use
- Available
- Power Supply For Commercial Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
- 16 hours/day
- Power Supply For Commercial Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
- 16 hours/day
- Power Supply For All Users
- Available
- Power Supply For All Users Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
- 16 hours/day
- Power Supply For All Users Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
- 16 hours/day
Land Use and Local Economy
Land-use records for Sonkhar show that net sown area is 194.79 hectares and irrigated land is 190.79 hectares (97.9% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.
- Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
- 2.75
- Barren Un Cultivable Land Area In Hectares
- 9.94 hectares
- Fallows Land Other Than Current Fallows Area In Hectares
- 67.4 hectares
- Net Area Sown In Hectares
- 194.79
- Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
- 4 hectares
- Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
- 190.79
- Tanks Lakes Area In Hectares
- 4 hectares
Other Available Details
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- Nutritional Centres Others
- Available
- Noindex
- False
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which district is Sonkhar village in?
Sonkhar village is in Raigarh district.
Which state is Sonkhar village in?
Sonkhar village is in Maharashtra.
Which taluka is Sonkhar under?
Sonkhar comes under Pen Taluka. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.
What is the Census village code of Sonkhar?
The Census village code of Sonkhar is 553876.
What is the population of Sonkhar village?
The village record lists 1,205 people and 281 households for Sonkhar.
How many households are in Sonkhar village?
The village record lists 281 households for Sonkhar.
What is the male and female population of Sonkhar?
The record lists 624 male residents and 581 female residents for Sonkhar.
What is the sex ratio of Sonkhar village?
The sex ratio of Sonkhar is 931.09 females per 1000 males in the available record.
What is the area of Sonkhar village?
The reported geographical area of Sonkhar is 274.88 hectares.
What is the population density of Sonkhar village?
The approximate population density of Sonkhar is 438.37 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.
What is the nearest town to Sonkhar?
The nearest town listed for Sonkhar is Pen, about 14 km away.
How far is Sonkhar from the district headquarters?
Sonkhar is about 38 km from Alibag, the district headquarters listed in the available records.
How far is Sonkhar from the sub-district headquarters?
Sonkhar is about 14 km from Pen, the taluka headquarters listed in the available records.
What education facilities are listed for Sonkhar?
The village facility record lists 2 government primary schools, 1 government middle school and 1 private secondary school for Sonkhar.
What crops or land-use details are reported for Sonkhar?
For Sonkhar, net sown area is 194.79 hectares and irrigated land is 190.79 hectares.
Is a primary school reported for this village?
Yes. The village record marks a primary school as available in Sonkhar.
Are drinking water facilities reported for this village?
No. The village record marks drinking water facilities as not available for Sonkhar.