Sowa is an inhabited village in Nokha Tehsil of Bikaner district, Rajasthan. Its Census village code is 069583, the Census 2011 record lists 3,764 people in 584 households and the reported area is 3,829 hectares. The local references include Nokha CD Block and the nearest town reference is Nokha at about 34 km.
In short:
Sowa is a village in Nokha Tehsil, Bikaner district, Rajasthan, India. The available record shows Census village code 069583 and 3,764 people in 584 households.
Village Code069583
Population3,764
Households584
Area3,829 hectares
Nearest TownNokha
Detailed village profile
Sowa at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 3,764 people, 3,829 hectares of reported area and Nokha as the nearest town reference for Sowa, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
Sowa falls under Nokha Tehsil in Bikaner district, Rajasthan.
The Census village code is 069583.
The record lists 3,764 people living in 584 households.
The reported village area is 3,829 hectares.
The nearest town named in the record is Nokha.
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
Sowa
Census Village Code
069583
State
Rajasthan
State Census Code
08
District
Bikaner
District Census Code
101
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Nokha
Sub-district Census Code
00477
CD Block
Nokha
Households
584
Population
3,764
Male Population
2,021
Female Population
1,743
Sex Ratio
862.44
Area
3,829 hectares
Area
38.29 sq km
Nearest Town
Nokha
Nearest Town Distance
34 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
334801
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 Density98.3 people / sq km
Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size6.45 people
Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share35.68%
Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share0.21%
Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share1.7%
Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.
Census Codes and Administrative Details
These Census 2011 identifiers place Sowa in the official administrative record. Census village code 069583 and Nokha CD Block.
State Census Code
08
District Census Code
101
Sub-district Census Code
00477
Village Census Code
069583
CD Block Code
0020
CD Block Name
Nokha
Location and Distance
Nokha is the nearest town listed for Sowa, about 34 km away. Bikaner is listed as the district headquarters at about 36 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.
Sub-district Headquarter
Nokha
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
34 km
District Headquarter
Bikaner
Distance from District Headquarter
36 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Nokha
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
34 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Rajasthan
Nearest Town
Nokha
Distance from Nearest Town
34 km
Total Geographical Area
3,829 hectares
Area
38.29 sq km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 3,764 people in 584 households, with 2,021 male residents and 1,743 female residents. The average household size is 6.45, and SC share is 35.68% and ST share is 0.21% for Sowa. Population density works out to about 98.3 people per sq km.
Total Households
584
Total Population
3,764
Male Population
2,021
Female Population
1,743
Sex Ratio
862.44
Average Household Size
6.45
SC Population
1,343
SC Male Population
715
SC Female Population
628
SC Population Share
35.68
ST Population
8
ST Male Population
4
ST Female Population
4
ST Population Share
0.21
Village Status
Inhabited
Education Facilities
Education entries for Sowa 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
Health Facilities
Health records mark ASHA worker as available for Sowa. 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
Maternity And Child Welfare Centre Count
1
Maternity And Child Welfare Centre Doctors Total Strength Count
1
Maternity And Child Welfare Centre Doctors In Position Count
1
Maternity And Child Welfare Centre Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
3
Maternity And Child Welfare Centre Para Medical Staff In Position Count
2
Hospital Alternative Medicine Count
1
Hospital Alternative Medicine Doctors Total Strength Count
1
Hospital Alternative Medicine Doctors In Position Count
1
Hospital Alternative Medicine Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
2
Hospital Alternative Medicine Para Medical Staff In Position Count
1
Non Government Medical Facilities Out Patient Count
1
Non Government Medical Facilities Medicine Shop Count
1
Drinking Water and Sanitation
Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Sowa include treated tap 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
Tap Water Untreated
Available
Tap Water Untreated Functions All Year
Available
Tap Water Untreated Functions in Summer
Available
Uncovered Well
Available
Tube Wells Borehole
Available
Tube Wells Borehole Functions All Year
Available
Tube Wells Borehole Functions in Summer
Available
Closed Drainage
Available
Open Drainage
Available
Open Pucca Drainage Uncovered
Available
Open Kutcha Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Water bodies
Is The Area Covered Under Total Sanitation Campaign Tsc
Available
No Organized Street Garbage System
Available
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
263 hectares
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
39.02 hectares
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
Connectivity records for Sowa 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
Internet Cafes Common Service Centre CSC
Available
Public Bus Service
Available
Auto / Modified Auto Service
Available
Vans
Available
Tractors
Available
Animal Cart
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 Sowa include commercial bank, cooperative bank, Anganwadi centre, ASHA services and PDS shop. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.
ATM
Available
Commercial Bank
Available
Cooperative Bank
Available
Agricultural Credit Societies
Available
Public Distribution System PDS Shop
Available
Mandis Regular Market
Available
Nutritional Centres ICDS
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Community Centre
Available
Sports Field
Available
Daily Newspaper Supply
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available
Power Supply
Domestic power supply for Sowa is reported as 15 hours per day in summer and 20 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
15 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
20 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use
Available
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
4 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 Sowa show that reported agricultural commodities include Bajara, Moth and Guar, net sown area is 2,282 hectares and irrigated land is 39.02 hectares (1.7% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.
Agricultural Commodities First
Bajara
Agricultural Commodities Second
Moth
Agricultural Commodities Third
Guar
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
49.0
Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares
874 hectares
Fallows Land Other Than Current Fallows Area In Hectares
248 hectares
Current Fallows Area In Hectares
113 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
2282.0
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
2,242.98 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
39.02
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
Others
Available
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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The village source reports ATM availability in the village. The bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine (CDM) and Cash Recycler Machine (CRM) records below add local banking service context.
Only the village source ATM status is used to say whether an ATM is reported inside the village.
Village ATM Status
Available in village
Nearest ATM Facility
Inside village
Commercial Bank
Available in village
Cooperative Bank
Available in village
Same-area Bank Service Records
1
Banks in Matched Records
1
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
1
100%
Top Banks in Matched Records
Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
Bank
Records
Share
State Bank of India
1
100%
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.
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 Sowa village located?
Sowa is in Nokha Tehsil of Bikaner district in Rajasthan, India.
Which district is Sowa village in?
Sowa village is in Bikaner district.
Which state is Sowa village in?
Sowa village is in Rajasthan.
Which tehsil is Sowa under?
Sowa comes under Nokha Tehsil. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.
What is the Census village code of Sowa?
The Census village code of Sowa is 069583.
What is the population of Sowa village?
The village record lists 3,764 people and 584 households for Sowa.
How many households are in Sowa village?
The village record lists 584 households for Sowa.
What is the male and female population of Sowa?
The record lists 2,021 male residents and 1,743 female residents for Sowa.
What is the sex ratio of Sowa village?
The sex ratio of Sowa is 862.44 females per 1000 males in the available record.
What is the area of Sowa village?
The reported geographical area of Sowa is 3,829 hectares.
What is the population density of Sowa village?
The approximate population density of Sowa is 98.3 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.
What is the nearest town to Sowa?
The nearest town listed for Sowa is Nokha, about 34 km away.
How far is Sowa from the district headquarters?
Sowa is about 36 km from Bikaner, the district headquarters listed in the available records.
How far is Sowa from the sub-district headquarters?
Sowa is about 34 km from Nokha, the tehsil headquarters listed in the available records.
What education facilities are listed for Sowa?
The village facility record lists 1 government primary school and 1 government middle school for Sowa.
What crops or land-use details are reported for Sowa?
For Sowa, reported agricultural commodities include Bajara, Moth and Guar, net sown area is 2,282 hectares and irrigated land is 39.02 hectares.
Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Sowa?
The page shows 1 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Sowa. These records include 1 banks. Verify current service status with the bank before visiting.
Is a primary school reported for this village?
No. The village record marks a primary school as not available for Sowa.
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.