Sonwan is a village in Garhpura Sub-District of Begusarai district in Bihar. Its Census location code is 237503.
About Sonwan village record
Sonwan is listed under Garhpura Sub-District in Begusarai district. The location hierarchy and code fields help distinguish this record from villages with similar names.
The Census 2011 record reports population 10,234, 2,039 households, area 591 hectares, PIN code 848201.
Quick facts
- Village
- Sonwan
- Village code
- 237503
- Sub-District / Sub-District
- Garhpura
- District
- Begusarai
- State
- Bihar
- Census year
- 2011
- Population
- 10,234
- Households
- 2,039
- Sex ratio
- 898 females per 1,000 males
- Area
- 591 hectares
- Population density
- 1,732 people per sq. km
- PIN code
- 848201
Census code and location hierarchy
For Sonwan, the Census village code is the main identifier. The district and sub-district codes help confirm the correct Sub-District when another village has a similar name.
- State code
- 10
- District code
- 222
- Sub-district code
- 01306
- Village code
- 237503
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Village name | Sonwan |
| Census village code | 237503 |
| State | Bihar |
| State code | 10 |
| District | Begusarai |
| District code | 222 |
| Sub-District / Sub-District | Garhpura |
| Sub-district code | 01306 |
| Census year | 2011 |
| Population | 10,234 |
| Households | 2,039 |
| Male population | 5,393 |
| Female population | 4,841 |
| Sex ratio | 898 females per 1,000 males |
| Scheduled Castes population | 1,085 |
| Scheduled Tribes population | 0 |
| Area | 591 hectares |
| Population density | 1,732 people per sq. km |
| PIN code | 848201 |
| CD block | Garhpura |
| Gram panchayat | Sonwan |
| Nearest statutory town | Begusari |
| Nearest statutory town distance | 42 km |
Facilities and amenities in Sonwan
The Census 2011 village directory reports the following education, health, water, transport, communication and public-service facilities. These are historical records, not a statement of current availability.
| Facility category | Facility or service | Census 2011 status |
|---|---|---|
| Education | Government primary school | Available in village; 1 reported |
| Education | Government middle school | Available in village; 1 reported |
| Education | Government secondary school | Not available in village; 0 reported; nearest facility more than 10 km away |
| Education | Government senior secondary school | Not available in village; 0 reported |
| Health | Community health centre | 0 reported |
| Health | Primary health centre | 0 reported |
| Health | Primary health sub-centre | 1 reported |
| Health | Allopathic hospital | 0 reported |
| Health | Dispensary | 0 reported |
| Health | Veterinary hospital | 0 reported |
| Water and sanitation | Treated tap water | Not available in village |
| Water and sanitation | Untreated tap water | Not available in village |
| Water and sanitation | Total sanitation campaign coverage | Not available in village |
| Water and sanitation | Community toilet complex | Not available in village |
| Communication | Post office | Available in village |
| Communication | Sub post office | Not available in village; nearest facility more than 10 km away |
| Communication | Mobile phone coverage | Available in village |
| Communication | Internet / CSC | Not available in village; nearest facility 5 to 10 km away |
| Transport and roads | Public bus service | Available in village |
| Transport and roads | Private bus service | Available in village |
| Transport and roads | Railway station | Available in village |
| Transport and roads | Pucca road | Available in village |
| Transport and roads | All-weather road | Available in village |
| Banking and public services | ATM | Available in village |
| Banking and public services | Commercial bank | Not available in village; nearest facility more than 10 km away |
| Banking and public services | Cooperative bank | Available in village |
| Banking and public services | PDS shop | Available in village |
| Banking and public services | Anganwadi centre | Available in village |
| Banking and public services | ASHA worker | Available in village |
| Power | Domestic power supply | Available in village; 3 hours/day |
| Power | Agriculture power supply | Available in village; 5 hours/day |
| Power | Power supply for all users | Not available in village; 0 hours/day |
| Land-use field | Census 2011 value |
|---|---|
| Non-agricultural use area | 125.10 hectares |
| Current fallow land | 4 hectares |
| Net area sown | 461.90 hectares |
| Total unirrigated land | 291.60 hectares |
| Irrigated area | 170.30 hectares |
| Wells / tube-wells irrigated area | 170.30 hectares |
Other villages in this sub-district
These links are from the same Sub-District. They are not ranked by road distance.
Other places with this name
There are multiple villages named Sonwan in Bihar. See the duplicate-name page for exact matches.
Open Sonwan name pageFrequently asked questions
What is the village code of Sonwan?
The Census village code of Sonwan is 237503.
Where is Sonwan village?
Sonwan village is in Garhpura Sub-District (sub-district) of Begusarai district, Bihar.
What is the population of Sonwan?
The source reports a population of 10,234 for Sonwan.
What is the sex ratio of Sonwan?
The Census 2011 sex ratio of Sonwan is 898 females per 1,000 males.
This page is based on the Bihar Census 2011 District Census Handbook village directory. Population, households, sex ratio, area, facilities and PIN code are shown only as reported or directly calculated from reported male and female population.