Sonar Bigha

Block / Subdivision Silao
District Nalanda
State Bihar

About Sonar Bigha

According to Census 2011 information the location code or village code of Sonar Bigha village is 245111. Sonar Bigha village is located in Silao subdivision of Nalanda district in Bihar, India. It is situated 8km away from sub-district headquarter Silao (tehsildar office) and 20km away from district headquarter Biharsharif. As per 2009 stats, Barakar is the gram panchayat of Sonar Bigha village.

The total geographical area of village is 45 hectares. Sonar Bigha has a total population of 488 peoples, out of which male population is 239 while female population is 249. This results in a sex ratio of approximately 1041 females for every 1,000 males. Literacy rate of sonar bigha village is 12.30% out of which 18.41% males and 6.43% females are literate. There are about 84 houses in sonar bigha village.

Silao is nearest town to sonar bigha village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 8km away.

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Population of Sonar Bigha

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 488 239 249
Literate Population 60 44 16
Illiterate Population 428 195 233

Connectivity of Sonar Bigha

Connectivity Type Status (in year 2011)
Public Bus Service Available within 5 - 10 km distance
Private Bus Service Available within <5 km distance
Railway Station Available within 10+ km distance

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Frequently Asked Questions about Sonar Bigha

Where is Sonar Bigha located?

Sonar Bigha village is situated in Silao Subdivision, within the Nalanda district of Bihar, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Sonar Bigha?

The Gram Panchayat of Sonar Bigha is Barakar (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.

What is the population of Sonar Bigha as per the 2011 Census?

As per the 2011 Census, the population of Sonar Bigha is 488, with 239 males and 249 females.

How many households are there in Sonar Bigha as per the 2011 Census?

As per the 2011 Census, Sonar Bigha village has a total of 84 households.

What is the literacy rate in Sonar Bigha as per the 2011 Census?

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Sonar Bigha is 12.30%. The male literacy rate is 18.41%, while the female literacy rate is 6.43%.