Sonbarsa
Sonbarsa is a revenue village in Darauli block, Siwan district, Bihar. It had a population of 1,306 in 233 households (Census 2011).
1,306 souls. 233 homes.
Darauli block, Siwan district, Bihar.
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Sonbarsa today
- Potato₹1,600Maharjganj APMC · 16 Oct 2026
- Cauliflower₹4,500Maharjganj APMC · 15 Oct 2026
- Green Chilli₹5,500Maharjganj APMC · 15 Oct 2026
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Sonbarsa is a village in Darauli block, Siwan district, Bihar. At the 2011 Census it had 1,306 people in 233 households, with a literacy rate of 76.9%. It is administered by the Kumhati Bhitauli gram panchayat. Its postal pincode is 841234.
Gram panchayat
Sonbarsa is in the Kumhati Bhitauli (कुम्हटी भिटौली) gram panchayat.
Other villages in Kumhati Bhitauli
Source: Local Government Directory (LGD), 2026-10-21.
How Sonbarsa compares
By population, Sonbarsa ranks #48 of 98 inhabited villages in Darauli block.
Source: Census of India 2011 (village PCA; mandal and district totals of inhabited villages). Literacy = literates ÷ people aged 7+.
What Sonbarsa had in Census 2011
- Primary school Available · 1 in the village
- Primary health centre (PHC) Not available · nearest within 5 km
- Treated tap water Not available
- All-weather road Not available · nearest 5–10 km away
- Public bus service Not available · nearest 5–10 km away
- Power for homes Available
- Commercial bank Not available · nearest within 5 km
- Mobile phone coverage Not available · nearest 5–10 km away
Census 2011 Village Directory — conditions may have changed since.
Sonbarsa at a glance
Sonbarsa is a village of 1,306 people in 233 households (Census 2011) in Darauli block, Siwan district, Bihar, the 48th of 98 inhabited villages in Darauli block by population. Literacy is 76.9%, 7.8 points above the block figure of 69.1%, and the sex ratio is 923 women per 1,000 men. The pincode is 841234; the LGD village code is 232308.
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Key facts — Sonbarsa
Villages sharing pincode 841234
Other villages in Darauli block
View all 115 →Population, education & work
- Population
- 1,306Census 2011
- Male / female
- 679 / 627
- Households
- 233
- People per home
- 5.6
- Literacy rate
- 76.9%literates ÷ people aged 7+
Source: Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India — Census 2011 Primary Census Abstract.
Sonbarsa on the map
The pin is an approximate location, within about 8 km, from India Post PIN code data — not the exact site of Sonbarsa. Exact coordinates come from OpenStreetMap once the village is mapped there.
Sonbarsa · 26.0782° N, 84.1307° E
Electoral profile
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Press releases from the government and the district administration, with a link to each original.
From Siwan district
- General notice regarding the National Youth Festival – 2026.
District Administration, Siwan · 22 Oct 2026
- Notice regarding the invitation of suggestions or objections on the draft notification proposal for the ‘Suraila Chaur’ wetland, Gopalganj Forest Division.
District Administration, Siwan · 6 Oct 2026
Elsewhere in Bihar
- Local Committee for the Prevention of Sexual Harassment
District Administration, Supaul · 26 Oct 2026
- District Establishment Section Bhagalpur: RTI information of ID number 20/2026-27
District Administration, Bhagalpur · 23 Oct 2026
- District Land Acquisition Office
District Administration, Begusarai · 23 Oct 2026
- Application Form for District-Level Youth Festival – 2026 (District: Saran)
District Administration, Saran · 22 Oct 2026
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Government jobs near Sonbarsa
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Essential services & places near Sonbarsa
Sonbarsa isn't on our map yet, so we can't measure distances. These places are in Darauli block, placed there by the nearest mapped village.
Banks, ATMs & post offices499 in Siwan district
Post office
Post office
Post office
Post office
Post office
Post office
Hospitals & clinics42 in Siwan district
Primary / community health centre
Darauli
Schools & anganwadis5 in Siwan district
Colleges & universities5 in Siwan district
Police & fire stations4 in Siwan district
Revenue & panchayat offices1 in Siwan district
Government offices4 in Siwan district
Temples8 in Siwan district
Mosques2 in Siwan district
Other places of worship2 in Siwan district
Transport17 in Siwan district
Community places7 in Siwan district
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People often ask about Sonbarsa
Where is Sonbarsa located?
Sonbarsa is a village in Darauli block of Siwan district, Bihar, India.
Which district is Sonbarsa in?
Sonbarsa is in Siwan district of Bihar.
Which gram panchayat does Sonbarsa belong to?
Sonbarsa comes under the Kumhati Bhitauli gram panchayat.
What is the pincode of Sonbarsa?
The pincode of Sonbarsa, Darauli, Siwan is 841234.
What is the population of Sonbarsa?
As per the 2011 Census, Sonbarsa had a population of 1,306 (679 males and 627 females).
How many households are there in Sonbarsa?
Sonbarsa had 233 households at the 2011 Census.
What is the literacy rate of Sonbarsa?
The literacy rate of Sonbarsa was 76.9% at the 2011 Census (share of people aged 7 and above who are literate).
What is the sex ratio of Sonbarsa?
Sonbarsa had 923 females per 1,000 males at the 2011 Census.
Which Lok Sabha constituency is Sonbarsa in?
Sonbarsa is in the Siwan Lok Sabha constituency.
Who is the MP for Sonbarsa?
Vijaylakshmi Devi (Janata Dal (United)) won the Siwan Lok Sabha seat, which includes Sonbarsa, in 2024.
Which assembly constituency is Sonbarsa in?
Sonbarsa is in the Darauli assembly (Vidhan Sabha) constituency.
Who is the MLA for Sonbarsa?
Vishnu Deo Paswan (Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas)) won the Darauli assembly seat, which includes Sonbarsa, in 2025.
What is the LGD code of Sonbarsa?
The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Sonbarsa is 232308 and its Census 2011 village code is 232308.
Which villages are near Sonbarsa?
Villages near Sonbarsa include Darauli (within ~8 km), Asaon (about 8.5 km), Sikandarpur (about 8.5 km), Ajnera (about 13 km), Guthani (about 13 km).
Answers are built from the village's official records (LGD, Census 2011, Election Commission data). If something is wrong, verified residents can correct it after claiming.
- Population, literacy, households: Census 2011 (PCA)
- Village directory: Local Government Directory, record as of 2026-10-21
- Pincode: LGD village–pincode mapping and India Post
- Weather: Open-Meteo, live model estimate
- Places nearby: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), RBI IFSC lists, India Post
- Sarpanch: shown only from an official state election record (none connected yet)
What do you need to find near Sonbarsa?
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Pacific Ocean status (NOAA, 8 Oct 2026): El Niño Advisory
There is no El Niño forecast for individual villages. El Niño is a pattern in the Pacific Ocean; how much it changes rainfall here also depends on other conditions, and it does not mean drought everywhere.
Local rainfall estimates are not available yet.
Long-term district average for October: 43.3 mm (IMD normal, 1951–2000)
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District climate page →Latest reports from markets in Siwan district, within the last 14 days.
Last reported 16 Oct 2026 — no newer prices from markets in Siwan. Prices in ₹ per quintal.
| Commodity | Market | Min | Max | Modal | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Potato · Red Nanital | Maharjganj APMC | 1,600 | 1,600 | 1,600 | 16 Oct 2026 |
| Cauliflower · African Sarson | Maharjganj APMC | 4,500 | 4,500 | 4,500 | 15 Oct 2026 |
| Green Chilli · Green Chilly | Maharjganj APMC | 5,500 | 5,500 | 5,500 | 15 Oct 2026 |
| Onion · 1st Sort | Maharjganj APMC | 4,800 | 4,800 | 4,800 | 15 Oct 2026 |
| Tomato · Deshi | Maharjganj APMC | 3,000 | 3,000 | 3,000 | 15 Oct 2026 |
| Brinjal · Arkasheela Mattigulla | Maharjganj APMC | 3,500 | 3,500 | 3,500 | 13 Oct 2026 |
| Sponge gourd | Maharjganj APMC | 2,500 | 2,500 | 2,500 | 13 Oct 2026 |
Source: AGMARKNET, Directorate of Marketing & Inspection, via data.gov.in (Government Open Data Licence – India). All markets →
These are wholesale mandi (APMC) prices in ₹ per quintal as reported to AGMARKNET — not the retail price in Sonbarsa's shops.
Distances are approximate (India Post PIN code data).
All villages near Sonbarsa →Compare Sonbarsa with… →All villages in Darauli →Helplines
- Emergency (police, fire, ambulance)112Ministry of Home Affairs (ERSS)
- Women helpline181Ministry of Women and Child Development
- Child helpline1098Ministry of Women and Child Development
- Cyber crime helpline1930Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (MHA)
- Kisan Call Centre1800-180-1551Department of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare
Official services
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Schemes worth checking
- PM-Kisan Samman Nidhi ↗ · Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare
Income support of ₹6,000 a year, paid in three equal instalments, to land-holding farmer families.
- Mahatma Gandhi NREGA ↗ · Ministry of Rural Development
At least 100 days of guaranteed wage employment a year for rural households whose adults volunteer for unskilled manual work.
- PMAY-Gramin ↗ · Ministry of Rural Development
Assistance to build a house for eligible rural households.
- Ayushman Bharat PM-JAY ↗ · National Health Authority
Health cover for hospital treatment for eligible families.
- National Food Security Act (ration) ↗ · Department of Food & Public Distribution
Subsidised food grains through the public distribution system for eligible households.
- National Social Assistance Programme (pensions) ↗ · Ministry of Rural Development
Old-age pension for BPL persons aged 60 and above: ₹200 a month up to age 79 and ₹500 after; widow and disability pensions too.
- PM Shram Yogi Maandhan ↗ · Ministry of Labour & Employment
Assured pension of ₹3,000 a month at age 60 for unorganised workers who join and contribute.
- Jan Suraksha (APY, PMJJBY, PMSBY) ↗ · Department of Financial Services
Atal Pension Yojana and low-cost life and accident insurance schemes, opened through your bank.
- Pradhan Mantri MUDRA Yojana ↗ · Department of Financial Services
Loans up to ₹10 lakh for non-farm small and micro enterprises (₹20 lakh after repaying an earlier Tarun loan).
- Stand-Up India ↗ · Department of Financial Services
Bank loans between ₹10 lakh and ₹1 crore for SC/ST and women entrepreneurs setting up a new enterprise.
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