Sonela Village
Sonela is a revenue village in Pranpur block, Katihar district, Bihar. It had a population of 951 in 204 households (Census 2011).
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951 souls. 204 homes.
Pranpur block, Katihar district, Bihar.
Sonela today
- Bottle gourd₹4,000Barari APMC · 13 Nov 2026
- Brinjal₹3,500Barari APMC · 13 Nov 2026
- Cauliflower₹4,000Barari APMC · 13 Nov 2026
Happy Chhath Puja 2026 to every family of Sonela, Pranpur block, Katihar!
Chhath Puja 2026 in Sonela
Bihar's official 2026 holiday list: Chhath Puja (Kharna) on Saturday 14 November 2026; Chhath Puja on Sunday 15 November 2026; Chhath Puja on Monday 16 November 2026.
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Sonela at a glance
Sonela is a mid-sized village of Pranpur block: 951 people in 204 households (Census 2011), 48th of its 76 inhabited villages by population. Literacy stood at 69.6%, above Katihar district's 49.6% (Pranpur block: 52.7%), while the sex ratio was 910 women per 1,000 men, below the district's 921. It falls under Kehunia gram panchayat (LGD) and uses PIN code 854116. The village covers 149 hectares — about 1.5 km², or roughly 638 people per km² (Census 2011). For elections it falls in the Pranpur assembly constituency and the Katihar Lok Sabha constituency.
Official dataCensus 2011 · LGD, updated 21 Oct 2026
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Official dataCensus 2011 · LGD, updated 21 Oct 2026
- Development block
- Pranpur Source: Local Government Directory (LGD), Ministry of Panchayati Raj, as of 2026-10-29
- Self-help groups
- 1 self-help group with 12 members (2020-21) Source: Ministry of Rural Development (DAY-NRLM), Village-wise Self Help Group and Members Count, data.gov.in (GODL-India), retrieved 2026-10-30
Gram panchayat
Sonela is in the Kehunia (केहुनिया) gram panchayat.
Other villages in Kehunia
Source: Local Government Directory (LGD), 2026-10-21.
How Sonela compares
By population, Sonela ranks #48 of 76 inhabited villages in Pranpur block.
Source: Census of India 2011 (village PCA; mandal and district totals of inhabited villages). Literacy = literates ÷ people aged 7+.
Official dataCensus 2011
Census 2011 · where it stands
How Sonela ranks
| Ranked by | Sonela | In Katihar district | In Bihar | District median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Populationlarger recorded population first | 951 | 755 of 1,306 | 25,230 of 39,073 (tied)above 35% | 1,243 |
| Householdsmore recorded households first | 204 | 740 of 1,306 (tied) | 22,134 of 39,073 (tied)above 43% | 252 |
| Literacy ratehigher recorded literacy rate first | 69.6% | 87 of 1,306 | 10,377 of 39,071 (tied)above 73% | 49.3% |
| Sex ratiomore females per 1,000 males first | 910 per 1,000 males | 785 of 1,305 (tied) | 22,041 of 39,052 (tied)above 43% | 922 per 1,000 males |
| Household sizemore persons per household first | 4.66 per household | 846 of 1,306 (tied) | 34,507 of 39,073 (tied)above 11% | 4.84 per household |
| Population densitydenser settlement first | 638.0 per km² | 951 of 1,303 | 29,920 of 38,451above 22% | 972.4 per km² |
| Work participationhigher share of workers first | 50.6% | 71 of 1,306 | 3,134 of 39,073 (tied)above 92% | 32.2% |
Ranks are computed from Census of India 2011 figures among villages that report them; ties share a rank; a missing figure means no rank, never zero. “Higher first” is the sort order, not a judgement.
Census 2011 · look-alikes
Villages like Sonela
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- BelrahiDandkhora, Katihar743 people · 73.6% literate · 910 per 1,000 · 4.67 per householdCompare →
- MuradpurKadwa, Katihar1,182 people · 68.7% literate · 882 per 1,000 · 4.75 per householdCompare →
- BainaPranpur, Katihar878 people · 69.2% literate · 900 per 1,000 · 4.30 per householdCompare →
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- RupsaRajaun, Banka984 people · 70.6% literate · 907 per 1,000 · 4.78 per householdCompare →
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Likeness is the distance between two villages' Census 2011 figures — population (log scale), literacy rate, sex ratio and household size — each scaled so no single figure dominates. It describes recorded demographics, not culture or community.
What Sonela 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 within 5 km
- Public bus service Not available · nearest more than 10 km away
- Power for homes Not available
- Commercial bank Not available · nearest 5–10 km away
- Mobile phone coverage Not available · nearest within 5 km
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Villages sharing pincode 854116
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Estimate for 2026 (scaled from Census 2011 by the state's official RGI projection; not a census count)
Method: the Census 2011 count × Bihar's projected population growth from 2011 to 2026 (+27.1%), from the official projections of the Technical Group on Population Projections (National Commission on Population, MoHFW, with the Registrar General of India), Table 21. The report projects no households, so households use the same ratio. Rounded; a single village can differ widely from its state's average. The next Census will replace these figures.
Population Projections for India and States 2011–2036 (nhm.gov.in, PDF) · Table 21 · checked on 2026-10-26
Population, education & work
- Population
- 951Census 2011
- Male / female
- 498 / 453
- Households
- 204
- People per home
- 4.7
- Literacy rate
- 69.6%literates ÷ people aged 7+
- Workers
- 481
- Work participation
- 50.6%workers ÷ population
Source: Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India — Census 2011 Primary Census Abstract.
Official dataCensus 2011
Population figures are from Census 2011, the latest village tables published. Census 2027 (houselisting 2026, population count February 2027) will replace them when its village tables are released. About Census 2027 →
Sonela on the map
The pin is an approximate location, within about 8 km, from India Post PIN code data — not the exact site of Sonela. Exact coordinates come from OpenStreetMap once the village is mapped there.
Sonela · 25.5442° N, 87.5698° E
Electoral profile
Estimated: 100% of the 8 mapped villages in the same mandal fall in this constituency. Boundaries are approximate; the electoral roll is the final word. Wrong? Tell us. Results: Election Commission of India, Lok Sabha 2024 results (via OpenCity); Election Commission of India, Bihar Assembly 2025 results site (archived copy, Wayback Machine).
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Write a postHealth & emergency numbers · and the nearest health centres to Sonela
- 108Ambulance (emergency)Free from any phone, day and night
- 104Health helpline (advice, doctor on call)Free from any phone, day and night
108: Source: Emergency Response Services (108) — National Health Mission / state governments · checked 12 Nov 2026 · 104: Source: Health helpline (104) — National Health Mission / state governments · checked 12 Nov 2026
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Essential services & places near Sonela
Sonela isn't on our map yet, so we can't measure distances. These places are in Pranpur block, placed there by the nearest mapped village.
Banks, ATMs & post offices321 in Katihar district
Post office
Post office
Post office · No map location — listed by district
Hospitals & clinics253 in Katihar district
Primary / community health centre
Pranpur
Primary / community health centre
Baida
Primary / community health centre
Kehunia
Schools & anganwadis6 in Katihar district
Colleges & universities4 in Katihar district
Police & fire stations2 in Katihar district
Government offices2 in Katihar district
Temples12 in Katihar district
Mosques1 in Katihar district
Other places of worship3 in Katihar district
Transport50 in Katihar district
- Labha
Railway station
- Pranpur Road
Railway station
- Sajha Halt
Railway station
Agriculture services1 in Katihar district
Community places1 in Katihar district
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People often ask about Sonela
Where is Sonela located?
Sonela is a village in Pranpur block of Katihar district, Bihar, India.
Which district is Sonela in?
Sonela is in Katihar district of Bihar.
Which gram panchayat does Sonela belong to?
Sonela comes under the Kehunia gram panchayat.
What is the pincode of Sonela?
The pincode of Sonela, Pranpur, Katihar is 854116.
What is the population of Sonela?
As per the 2011 Census, Sonela had a population of 951 (498 males and 453 females).
How many households are there in Sonela?
Sonela had 204 households at the 2011 Census.
What is the area of Sonela?
Sonela covers about 149 hectares.
What is the literacy rate of Sonela?
The literacy rate of Sonela was 69.6% at the 2011 Census (share of people aged 7 and above who are literate).
What is the sex ratio of Sonela?
Sonela had 910 females per 1,000 males at the 2011 Census.
Which Lok Sabha constituency is Sonela in?
Sonela is in the Katihar Lok Sabha constituency.
Who is the MP for Sonela?
Tariq Anwar (Indian National Congress) won the Katihar Lok Sabha seat, which includes Sonela, in 2024.
Which assembly constituency is Sonela in?
Sonela is in the Pranpur assembly (Vidhan Sabha) constituency.
Who is the MLA for Sonela?
Nisha Singh (Bharatiya Janata Party) won the Pranpur assembly seat, which includes Sonela, in 2025.
Which development block is Sonela in?
Sonela is in the Pranpur development block (Local Government Directory).
What is the LGD code of Sonela?
The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Sonela is 225409 and its Census 2011 village code is 225409.
Which villages are near Sonela?
Villages near Sonela include Mansahi (within ~8 km), Dand Khora (about 8.5 km), Bati (about 9 km), Jagdishpur (about 13 km), Sahja (about 14 km).
What is the population of Sonela in 2026?
No census has been taken since 2011. Scaling Sonela's Census 2011 population of 951 by Bihar's official RGI projection (+27.1% from 2011 to 2026) gives an estimate of about 1,210 people in 2026. This is an estimate, not a census count; the next Census will replace it.
Who is the sarpanch of Sonela?
The sarpanch of Sonela has not yet been verified on VoiceOfVillage. We publish a sarpanch's name only after they verify with an election certificate; until then the elected sarpanch is listed on the eGramSwaraj portal, by the State Election Commission and at the panchayat or block office.
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
- 2026 estimates: Census 2011 × the state's growth in the RGI / National Commission on Population projections 2011–2036 (Table 21)
- Places nearby: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), RBI IFSC lists, India Post
- Sarpanch: shown only when a sarpanch has verified with an election certificate (none for this village yet)
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Pacific Ocean status (NOAA, 12 Nov 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 November: 5 mm (IMD normal, 1951–2000)
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District climate page →Latest reports from markets in Katihar district, within the last 14 days.
Latest reports up to 13 Nov 2026. Prices in ₹ per quintal.
| Commodity | Market | Min | Max | Modal | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bottle gourd · Bottle Gourd | Barari APMC | 4,000 | 4,000 | 4,000 | 13 Nov 2026 |
| Brinjal · Brinjal | Barari APMC | 3,500 | 3,500 | 3,500 | 13 Nov 2026 |
| Cauliflower · Cauliflower | Barari APMC | 4,000 | 4,000 | 4,000 | 13 Nov 2026 |
| Raddish | Barari APMC | 1,500 | 1,500 | 1,500 | 13 Nov 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 Sonela's shops. Best mandi price near Sonela →
Official dataAgmarknet, 13 Nov 2026
Distances are approximate (India Post PIN code data).
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