Village code 219354

Sonar Village, Riga Block: Map, PIN Code and Population

Sonar is a village in Riga Block, also recorded as a Census sub-district, Sitamarhi district, Bihar. This page gives the village map, PIN code, population, village code, gram panchayat, public facilities, roads, water, power, land use and nearby village links in one place.

Sonar village map in Bihar
Sonar village map image for Riga Block, Bihar.

Village Overview

Sonar is a village in Riga Block, also recorded as a Census sub-district, Sitamarhi district, Bihar. For Sonar, the population is 4,956, PIN code is 843327 and Census village code is 219354. Use this page to understand the basic location, Census village data, public services and nearby villages before checking official records.

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Source year

Census 2011 for population and village code, with public village directory data for facilities

Important note

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Quick Facts

Quick facts for Sonar village
Village code219354
PIN code843327
Population4,956
Households1,060
Area417 ha / 4.17 sq. km / 1,030 acres
Population density1,188 people per sq. km
Sex ratio901 females per 1,000 males
Nearest townSitamarhi (13 km)
Current stateBihar
Census 2011 stateBihar
Current districtSitamarhi
Census 2011 districtSitamarhi

Postal and PIN Code Details

The table below shows post office records linked with PIN code 843327. This helps users verify the postal area for Sonar, but it does not prove that every listed post office is located inside the village.

Postal details for Sonar village
PIN code843327
Post offices linked with this PINRiga SO, BJairam BO, Babhangama BO, Bairiya BO, Barahi BO, and Bhagwanpur BO
Best matching post officeRiga SO (Post office)
Delivery office records12
Postal districtSitamarhi
Postal stateBihar
Postal divisionSitamarhi Division
Postal circleBihar Circle
SourceIndia Post Postal Index Number code reference data

Location and Administration

Sonar comes under Bulakipur gram panchayat and Riga C.D. Block. Its local administrative unit is Riga Block, also recorded as a Census sub-district. The block headquarters is Riga at 5 km. The Census district headquarters, Sitamarhi, is 13 km away.

Administrative details for Sonar
Current stateBihar
Census 2011 stateBihar
Current districtSitamarhi
Census 2011 districtSitamarhi
State code10
District code206
Block / Census sub-district code1070
Gram panchayat code0003
C.D. Block code58
Block panchayat code58

Population Profile

The population details below are from Census 2011 village records. They help you understand the size of Sonar village and its household count.

Total population

4,956 residents in 1,060 households

Male population

2,607

Female population

2,349

SC/ST population

Scheduled Castes: 874; Scheduled Tribes: Not reported

SC male/female split

Male: Not reported; Female: Not reported

ST male/female split

Male: Not reported; Female: Not reported

Schools and Education

This section shows school facilities reported in the public village directory. School counts follow Census village directory rules. A composite school may be counted under more than one level, such as primary, middle and secondary. If a school count is not reported, confirm the latest local school details before admission or travel.

Government pre-primary school

Not available in village

Private pre-primary school

Not available in village

Government primary school

Available; count: 2

Private primary school

Not available in village

Middle school

Available; government count: 1

Secondary school

Not available in village

Senior secondary school

Not available in village

Vocational / ITI training

Not available in village

Arts and science degree college

Not available in village

Health Facilities

Health facilities are Census-reported facilities such as CHC, PHC, sub-centre, dispensary, mobile health clinic, ASHA worker and medicine shop. They are not real-time service guarantees. Health records can change over time, so use this list as a starting point and confirm the latest service availability locally.

Health facilities reported for Sonar
Primary health sub-centre1
ASHA workerAvailable

Connectivity and Public Services

An all-weather road means the village approach was reported as usable in fair and foul weather. Pucca, kuchha, WBM and footpath are separate Census road categories. Mobile coverage means the village was treated as having access when mobile service was available to at least some residents under Census reporting practice. These details also show bus, railway, banking, post office and public service availability reported for the village.

Connectivity and public services for Sonar
Public bus serviceNot available in village
Private bus serviceNot available in village
Railway stationNot available in village
National highwayNot available in village
State highwayNot available in village
Major district roadAvailable
Black topped roadNot available in village
All-weather roadAvailable
Post officeNot available in village
Village PIN code facilityAvailable
Mobile phone coverageAvailable
CSC / internet cafeNot available in village
ATMNot available in village
Commercial bankNot available in village
Cooperative bankNot available in village
Agricultural credit societyAvailable
PDS shopAvailable
Mandi / regular marketAvailable
Weekly haatNot available in village
Self-help groupAvailable
Anganwadi centreAvailable
Assembly polling stationAvailable
Birth and death registration officeAvailable
Daily newspaper supplyAvailable
Sports fieldNot available in village
Public libraryNot available in village
Public reading roomNot available in village

Water, Sanitation and Power

Drinking water sources are Census categories such as treated tap water, untreated tap water, covered or uncovered well, hand pump, tube well, spring, river, canal, tank, pond or lake. Power availability means electricity was reported as available for the stated use. It does not mean uninterrupted electricity or current connection status.

Water, sanitation and power details for Sonar
Treated tap waterNot available in village
Untreated tap waterNot available in village
Hand pumpAvailable
Tube wells / boreholesNot available in village
Closed drainageNot available in village
Open drainageAvailable
Total sanitation campaign coverageNot available in village
Domestic power supplyAvailable
Agriculture power supplyAvailable
Commercial power supplyNot available in village
Summer domestic power4 hours per day
Winter domestic power6 hours per day

Agriculture and Land Use

Land-use area is reported in hectares using Census village directory land-use categories such as net area sown, irrigated area, forest, fallow land and non-agricultural use. This is useful for general village research, farming context and local area study.

Agriculture and land-use records for Sonar
Net area sown336 hectares
Irrigated area94.15 hectares
Unirrigated area241.85 hectares
Wells / tube wells irrigated area94.15 hectares
Non-agricultural area34 hectares
Current fallow land4.33 hectares
Main cropPaddy

Nearby Facility Clues

When a facility is not available inside the village, Census records may give the nearest place or distance range where the facility is available.

Nearest facility clues for Sonar
Secondary schoolNot available in village; nearest reported place: Gajharwa, 5-10 km away.
Senior secondary schoolNot available in village; nearest reported place: Majhaulia, more than 10 km away.
Public bus serviceNot available in village; nearest reported facility is 5-10 km away.
Railway stationNot available in village; nearest reported facility is 5-10 km away.
Post officeNot available in village; nearest reported facility is 5-10 km away.
Commercial bankNot available in village; nearest reported facility is 5-10 km away.
ATMNot available in village; nearest reported facility is 0 km.

How to Reach Sonar

Sitamarhi (13 km) is the nearest statutory town in the available village directory data. Riga is the sub-district headquarters. Use the Google Map above to plan a route. Before travel, check the latest bus, railway and road options from local sources.

Travel and connectivity details for Sonar
Nearest major townSitamarhi (13 km)
Block headquartersRiga (5 km)
Public bus serviceNot available in village
Railway station in villageNot available in village
All-weather roadAvailable

Source-Year Notes

Data is mainly based on Census 2011 and public village directory records. Current names, boundaries and facilities may have changed. Facility meanings follow District Census Handbook village directory concepts. Local names such as Block, district and gram panchayat may differ from current government records.

For simple meanings of Census village directory terms, see the Census 2011 village directory definitions.

Additional Facilities Reported

This compact snapshot summarizes public village facility records for Sonar. It helps surface useful facilities without making the page difficult to scan.

Additional facilities reported for Sonar
Govt Primary SchoolAvailable; 2
Govt Middle SchoolAvailable; 1
Primary Health Sub Centre1
Primary Heallth Sub Centre Doctors Total Strength2
Primary Heallth Sub Centre Doctors in Position2
Primary Heallth Sub Centre Para Medical Staff Total Strength2
Primary Heallth Sub Centre Para Medical Staff in Position2
Maternity and Child Welfare Centre1
Maternity and Child Welfare Centre Doctors Total Strength1
Maternity and Child Welfare Centre Doctors in Position1
Maternity and Child Welfare Centre Para Medical Staff Total Strength1
Maternity and Child Welfare Centre Para Medical Staff in Position1
Family Welfare Centre1
Family Welfare Centre Doctors Total Strength1
Family Welfare Centre Doctors in Position1
Family Welfare Centre Para Medical Staff Total Strength2
Family Welfare Centre Para Medical Staff in Position2
Uncovered WellAvailable
Uncovered Well Functioning All Round the YearAvailable
Hand PumpAvailable
Hand Pump Functioning All Round the YearAvailable
River CanalAvailable
River Canal Functioning All Round the YearAvailable
OthersAvailable
Others Functioning All Round the YearAvailable
Open DrainageAvailable
Open Kuccha DrainageAvailable
Telephone LandlinesAvailable
Public Call Office Mobile PCOAvailable
Mobile Phone CoverageAvailable
Auto Modified AutosAvailable
TaxiAvailable
TractorsAvailable
Cycle Pulled Rickshaws Manual DrivenAvailable
Carts Drivens by AnimalsAvailable
Other District RoadAvailable

How to Use Survey Number and Map Details

Use the village code, district, block, gram panchayat, PIN code and nearest town details as reference points when searching government land records. For ownership, mutation, survey number, legal boundary and plot-level decisions, check the latest record with the revenue department or official land records portal.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Sonar village located?

Sonar is located in Riga Block, also recorded as a Census sub-district. District: Sitamarhi.

Which Block is Sonar in?

Sonar is in Riga Block. In Census tables, this level is also called a sub-district.

Which district is Sonar in?

District: Sitamarhi.

What is the village code of Sonar?

The Census village code of Sonar is 219354.

What is the PIN code of Sonar?

The PIN code reported for Sonar is 843327.

What is the population of Sonar?

Sonar has 4,956 residents in 1,060 households as per Census 2011.

Which gram panchayat is Sonar part of?

Sonar comes under Bulakipur gram panchayat.

Which is the nearest town to Sonar?

The nearest statutory town to Sonar is Sitamarhi (13 km).

Which crops are grown in Sonar?

The main crops reported for Sonar are Paddy.

What land-use details are available for Sonar?

Land-use details for Sonar include net area sown: 336 hectares, irrigated area: 94.15 hectares, and unirrigated area: 241.85 hectares.

Is there a government primary school in Sonar?

Government primary school status for Sonar is available in the village.

Is public bus service available in Sonar?

Public bus service is not available in village.

Is mobile phone coverage available in Sonar?

Mobile phone coverage is available in the village.

What is the total area of Sonar?

The total geographical area of Sonar is 417 hectares.

How many households are in Sonar?

Sonar has 1,060 households as per Census 2011.

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