Village code 231186

Sonwalia Village, Baikunthpur Block: Map, PIN Code and Population

Sonwalia is a village in Baikunthpur Block, also recorded as a Census sub-district, Gopalganj 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.

Sonwalia village map in Bihar
Sonwalia village map image for Baikunthpur Block, Bihar.

Village Overview

Sonwalia is a village in Baikunthpur Block, also recorded as a Census sub-district, Gopalganj district, Bihar. For Sonwalia, the population is 5,297, PIN code is 841420 and Census village code is 231186. 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 Sonwalia village
Village code231186
PIN code841420
Population5,297
Households909
Area297 ha / 2.97 sq. km / 734 acres
Population density1,784 people per sq. km
Sex ratio958 females per 1,000 males
Nearest townBarauli (21 km)
Current stateBihar
Census 2011 stateBihar
Current districtGopalganj
Census 2011 districtGopalganj

Postal and PIN Code Details

The table below shows post office records linked with PIN code 841420. This helps users verify the postal area for Sonwalia, but it does not prove that every listed post office is located inside the village.

Postal details for Sonwalia village
PIN code841420
Post offices linked with this PINRajapatti SO, Faizullahpur BO, Gamhari BO, Harpurjan BO, Katalpur BO, and Matiyari BO
Best matching post officeRajapatti SO (Post office)
Delivery office records7
Postal districtGopalganj
Postal stateBihar
Postal divisionSiwan Division
Postal circleBihar Circle
SourceIndia Post Postal Index Number code reference data

Location and Administration

Sonwalia comes under Hamidpur gram panchayat and Baikunthpur C.D. Block. Its local administrative unit is Baikunthpur Block, also recorded as a Census sub-district. The block headquarters is Baikunthpur at 7 km. The Census district headquarters, Gopalganj, is 51 km away.

Administrative details for Sonwalia
Current stateBihar
Census 2011 stateBihar
Current districtGopalganj
Census 2011 districtGopalganj
State code10
District code217
Block / Census sub-district code1228
Gram panchayat code0008
C.D. Block code216
Block panchayat code216

Population Profile

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

Total population

5,297 residents in 909 households

Male population

2,706

Female population

2,591

SC/ST population

Scheduled Castes: 624; Scheduled Tribes: 27

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: 5

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 Sonwalia
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 Sonwalia
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 roadAvailable
All-weather roadAvailable
Post officeNot available in village
Village PIN code facilityAvailable
Mobile phone coverageNot available in village
CSC / internet cafeNot available in village
ATMNot available in village
Commercial bankNot available in village
Cooperative bankAvailable
Agricultural credit societyNot available in village
PDS shopAvailable
Mandi / regular marketNot available in village
Weekly haatNot available in village
Self-help groupNot available in village
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 Sonwalia
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 supplyNot available in village
Agriculture power supplyNot available in village
Commercial power supplyNot available in village

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 Sonwalia
Net area sown192 hectares
Irrigated area112.80 hectares
Unirrigated area79.20 hectares
Wells / tube wells irrigated area112.80 hectares
Non-agricultural area105 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 Sonwalia
Secondary schoolNot available in village; nearest reported place: Ktalpura, within 5 km.
Senior secondary schoolNot available in village; nearest reported place: Majhaula, 5-10 km away.
Public bus serviceNot available in village; nearest reported facility is within 5 km.
Railway stationNot available in village; nearest reported facility is more than 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 within 5 km.
ATMNot available in village; nearest reported facility is 0 km.
Mandi / regular marketNot available in village; nearest reported facility is more than 10 km away.

How to Reach Sonwalia

Barauli (21 km) is the nearest statutory town in the available village directory data. Baikunthpur 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 Sonwalia
Nearest major townBarauli (21 km)
Block headquartersBaikunthpur (7 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 Sonwalia. It helps surface useful facilities without making the page difficult to scan.

Additional facilities reported for Sonwalia
Govt Primary SchoolAvailable; 5
Govt Middle SchoolAvailable; 1
Uncovered WellAvailable
Hand PumpAvailable
Hand Pump Functioning All Round the YearAvailable
Open DrainageAvailable
Open Kuccha DrainageAvailable
Auto Modified AutosAvailable
VansAvailable
TractorsAvailable
Cycle Pulled Rickshaws Manual DrivenAvailable
Carts Drivens by AnimalsAvailable
Other District RoadAvailable
Black Topped (Pucca) RoadAvailable
Gravel Kuchha RoadsAvailable
Water Bounded MacadamAvailable
All Weather RoadAvailable
FoothpathAvailable
Cooperative BankAvailable
Public Distribution System PDS ShopAvailable
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi CentreAvailable
Nutritional Centres OthersAvailable
ASHAAvailable
Daily Newspaper SupplyAvailable
Assembly Polling StationAvailable
Birth and Death Registration OfficeAvailable

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 Sonwalia village located?

Sonwalia is located in Baikunthpur Block, also recorded as a Census sub-district. District: Gopalganj.

Which Block is Sonwalia in?

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

Which district is Sonwalia in?

District: Gopalganj.

What is the village code of Sonwalia?

The Census village code of Sonwalia is 231186.

What is the PIN code of Sonwalia?

The PIN code reported for Sonwalia is 841420.

What is the population of Sonwalia?

Sonwalia has 5,297 residents in 909 households as per Census 2011.

Which gram panchayat is Sonwalia part of?

Sonwalia comes under Hamidpur gram panchayat.

Which is the nearest town to Sonwalia?

The nearest statutory town to Sonwalia is Barauli (21 km).

Which crops are grown in Sonwalia?

The main crops reported for Sonwalia are Paddy.

What land-use details are available for Sonwalia?

Land-use details for Sonwalia include net area sown: 192 hectares, irrigated area: 112.80 hectares, and unirrigated area: 79.20 hectares.

Is there a government primary school in Sonwalia?

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

Is public bus service available in Sonwalia?

Public bus service is not available in village.

Is mobile phone coverage available in Sonwalia?

Mobile phone coverage is not available in village.

What is the total area of Sonwalia?

The total geographical area of Sonwalia is 297 hectares.

How many households are in Sonwalia?

Sonwalia has 909 households as per Census 2011.

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