Village code 432523

Sonwahi Village, Surajpur Tehsil: Map, PIN Code and Population

Sonwahi is a village in Surajpur Tehsil, also recorded as a Census sub-district, Surguja district, Chhattisgarh. 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.

Sonwahi village map in Chhattisgarh
Sonwahi village map image for Surajpur Tehsil, Chhattisgarh.

Village Overview

Sonwahi is a village in Surajpur Tehsil, also recorded as a Census sub-district, Surguja district, Chhattisgarh. For Sonwahi, the population is 921, PIN code is 497001 and Census village code is 432523. 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

Map and data are for general information. Verify legal and land records from official sources.

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Quick Facts

Quick facts for Sonwahi village
Village code432523
PIN code497001
Population921
Households191
Area312 ha / 3.12 sq. km / 771 acres
Population density295 people per sq. km
Sex ratio1093 females per 1,000 males
Nearest townAmbikapur (13 km)
Current stateChhattisgarh
Census 2011 stateChhattisgarh
Current districtSurguja
Census 2011 districtSurguja

Postal and PIN Code Details

The table below shows post office records linked with PIN code 497001. This helps users verify the postal area for Sonwahi, but it does not prove that every listed post office is located inside the village.

Postal details for Sonwahi village
PIN code497001
Post offices linked with this PINAmbikapur HO, Bargawan BO, Bhitthikala BO, Darima BO, Kakna BO, and Kalyanpur BO
Best matching post officeAmbikapur HO (Head office)
Delivery office records12
Postal districtSurguja
Postal stateChhattisgarh
Postal divisionSurguja Division
Postal circleChattisgarh Circle
SourceIndia Post Postal Index Number code reference data

Location and Administration

Sonwahi comes under Sonwahi gram panchayat and Surajpur C.D. Block. Its local administrative unit is Surajpur Tehsil, also recorded as a Census sub-district. The tehsil headquarters is Surajpur at 25 km. The Census district headquarters, Ambikapur, is 13 km away.

Administrative details for Sonwahi
Current stateChhattisgarh
Census 2011 stateChhattisgarh
Current districtSurguja
Census 2011 districtSurguja
State code22
District code401
Tehsil / Census sub-district code3242
C.D. Block code13
Block panchayat code13

Population Profile

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

Total population

921 residents in 191 households

Male population

440

Female population

481

SC/ST population

Scheduled Castes: 31; Scheduled Tribes: 496

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: 1

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 Sonwahi
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 Sonwahi
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 roadNot available in village
Black topped roadAvailable
All-weather roadNot available in village
Post officeNot available in village
Village PIN code facilityNot available in village
Mobile phone coverageNot available in village
CSC / internet cafeNot available in village
ATMNot available in village
Commercial bankNot available in village
Cooperative bankNot available in village
Agricultural credit societyNot available in village
PDS shopAvailable
Mandi / regular marketNot available in village
Weekly haatNot available in village
Self-help groupAvailable
Anganwadi centreAvailable
Assembly polling stationAvailable
Birth and death registration officeAvailable
Daily newspaper supplyNot available in village
Sports fieldAvailable
Public libraryAvailable
Public reading roomAvailable

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 Sonwahi
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 power10 hours per day
Winter domestic power10 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 Sonwahi
Net area sown149 hectares
Irrigated area22 hectares
Unirrigated area127 hectares
Wells / tube wells irrigated area14 hectares
Tanks / lakes irrigated area4 hectares
Non-agricultural area19 hectares
Current fallow land30 hectares
Other fallow land34 hectares

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 Sonwahi
Secondary schoolNot available in village; nearest reported place: Latori, 5-10 km away.
Senior secondary schoolNot available in village; nearest reported place: Latori, 5-10 km away.
Public bus serviceNot available in village; nearest reported facility is more than 10 km away.
Railway stationNot available in village; nearest reported facility is more than 10 km away.
Post officeNot available in village; nearest reported facility is within 5 km.
Commercial bankNot available in village; nearest reported facility is more than 10 km away.
ATMNot available in village; nearest reported facility is 0 km.
Mandi / regular marketNot available in village; nearest reported facility is 5-10 km away.

How to Reach Sonwahi

Ambikapur (13 km) is the nearest statutory town in the available village directory data. Surajpur 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 Sonwahi
Nearest major townAmbikapur (13 km)
Tehsil headquartersSurajpur (25 km)
Public bus serviceNot available in village
Railway station in villageNot available in village
All-weather roadNot available in village

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 Tehsil, 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 Sonwahi. It helps surface useful facilities without making the page difficult to scan.

Additional facilities reported for Sonwahi
Govt Primary SchoolAvailable; 1
Govt Middle SchoolAvailable; 1
Primary Health Sub Centre1
Primary Heallth Sub Centre Para Medical Staff Total Strength1
Primary Heallth Sub Centre Para Medical Staff in Position1
Uncovered WellAvailable
Hand PumpAvailable
Hand Pump Functioning All Round the YearAvailable
Hand Pump Functioning in Summer Months April SeptemberAvailable
Tank Pond LakeAvailable
Open DrainageAvailable
Open Kuccha DrainageAvailable
Cycle Pulled Rickshaws Manual DrivenAvailable
Black Topped (Pucca) RoadAvailable
Gravel Kuchha RoadsAvailable
Water Bounded MacadamAvailable
Self Help Group SHGAvailable
Public Distribution System PDS ShopAvailable
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi CentreAvailable
Nutritional Centres OthersAvailable
ASHAAvailable
Sports FieldAvailable
Public LibraryAvailable
Public Reading RoomAvailable
Assembly Polling StationAvailable
Birth and Death Registration OfficeAvailable
Power Supply for Domestic UseAvailable
Power Supply for Agriculture UseAvailable

How to Use Survey Number and Map Details

Use the village code, district, tehsil, 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 Sonwahi village located?

Sonwahi is located in Surajpur Tehsil, also recorded as a Census sub-district. District: Surguja.

Which Tehsil is Sonwahi in?

Sonwahi is in Surajpur Tehsil. In Census tables, this level is also called a sub-district.

Which district is Sonwahi in?

District: Surguja.

What is the village code of Sonwahi?

The Census village code of Sonwahi is 432523.

What is the PIN code of Sonwahi?

The PIN code reported for Sonwahi is 497001.

What is the population of Sonwahi?

Sonwahi has 921 residents in 191 households as per Census 2011.

Which gram panchayat is Sonwahi part of?

Sonwahi comes under Sonwahi gram panchayat.

Which is the nearest town to Sonwahi?

The nearest statutory town to Sonwahi is Ambikapur (13 km).

What land-use details are available for Sonwahi?

Land-use details for Sonwahi include net area sown: 149 hectares, irrigated area: 22 hectares, and unirrigated area: 127 hectares.

Is there a government primary school in Sonwahi?

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

Is public bus service available in Sonwahi?

Public bus service is not available in village.

Is mobile phone coverage available in Sonwahi?

Mobile phone coverage is not available in village.

What is the total area of Sonwahi?

The total geographical area of Sonwahi is 312 hectares.

How many households are in Sonwahi?

Sonwahi has 191 households as per Census 2011.

Is tap water available in Sonwahi?

Treated tap water is not available in village.

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