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LGD code: 255450
Pincode: 824209
Population: 1,332
Households: 211
Literacy rate: 52%
Sex ratio: 956 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 631

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How Sonbarsa compares

By population, Sonbarsa ranks #28 of 85 villages in Paraiya mandal.

Literacy rate

52.0%

−1.6% vs mandal average

Sonbarsa: 52.0%
Paraiya mandal: 53.6%
Gaya district: 52.3%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

956

+24 vs mandal average

Sonbarsa: 956
Paraiya mandal: 932

Household size

people per home

6.3

+0.1 vs mandal average

Sonbarsa: 6.3
Paraiya mandal: 6.2

Source: Census of India 2011 (village PCA; mandal and district aggregates).

Key facts — Sonbarsa

LGD code: 255450
Pincode: 824209
Population (Census 2011): 1,332
Population (projected 2026): 1,570
Households: 211
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 956
Literacy rate: 52.0%
Lok Sabha constituency: Begusarai
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Matihani
Member of Parliament: Giriraj Singh
Member of Legislative Assembly: Narendra Kumar Singh Alias Bogo Singh
Block / Mandal: Paraiya

Demographics — Census 2011 + 2026 estimate + NFHS-5

Population, education, health & sanitation

India's last full census was 2011 · 2026 figures are RGI projections · NFHS-5 (2019-21) covers the Gaya district level

Then & Now

Sonbarsa — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

1,332

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Population · 2026

1,570

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

211

Census 2011 baseline

+18.0%

Households · 2026

249

RGI / state CAGR projection

2011 = decadal Census of India. 2026 = forward-projection from state-level CAGR — working estimate, refines when the next Census publishes.

Census 2011

Canonical baseline · last full census · village-level

Population: 1,332Census 2011
Households: 211Census 2011
Literacy rate: 52.0%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 956 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 1,5702026 proj. · +17.9% vs 2011
Est. households: 249

Post-2011 updates

Central-government dashboards · sourced from data.gov.in · refreshed when the ministry publishes

Tap water at homedistrict level: 96.4%Jal Jeevan Mission · Dec 2023 · Gaya district
Rural houses builtdistrict level: 37,22,797PMAY-G · 37,22,797 of 44,92,010 sanctioned · Mar 2025 · Gaya district
Toilets builtdistrict level: 3,93,613Swachh Bharat Mission - Gramin · Dec 2023 · Gaya district

Sources: Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner of India (Census 2011 + Population Projections 2011-2036) · International Institute for Population Sciences (NFHS-5) · Election Commission of India · data.gov.in (Jal Jeevan Mission, PMAY-G, SBM-G dashboards). Projections may differ from on-the-ground reality by ±20% for individual villages. An asterisk next to a sex-ratio value (—*) flags a Census 2011 figure outside the plausible range of 300–2000 ♀/1000♂; the underlying source row is suppressed pending review.

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What is the pincode of Sonbarsa?

The pincode of Sonbarsa, Paraiya mandal, Gaya district, Bihar is 824209.

In which district is Sonbarsa located?

Sonbarsa is a village in Paraiya mandal of Gaya district, Bihar, India.

What is the population of Sonbarsa as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Sonbarsa village has a population of 1,332 across 211 households.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Sonbarsa in?

Sonbarsa falls under the Begusarai Lok Sabha constituency (PC #24) of Bihar.

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Sonbarsa in?

Sonbarsa falls under the Matihani assembly constituency (AC #144) of Bihar.

What is the literacy rate in Sonbarsa?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Sonbarsa village is 52.0%.

What is the sex ratio in Sonbarsa?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Sonbarsa village is 956 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Sonbarsa?

12 schemes currently match residents of Sonbarsa, including Mukhyamantri Kanya Utthan Yojana, Mukhya Mantri Vridhjan Pension Yojana, Atal Pension Yojana (APY). Eligibility, benefits, and apply links are listed on the village page.

What is the LGD code of Sonbarsa?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Sonbarsa village is 255450.

How big is Sonbarsa compared to other villages in Paraiya mandal?

Sonbarsa ranks 28 of 85 villages in Paraiya mandal by Census 2011 population (1,332 residents).

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What is the population of Sonbarsa as per Census 2011?

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What is the literacy rate in Sonbarsa?

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Upcoming events

Krishna Janmashtami

Teacher's Day

Ganesh Chaturthi

Hartalika Teej

Rishi Panchami

Vishwakarma Puja

Radha Ashtami

Anant Chaturdashi

Photo gallery

People often ask about Sonbarsa

What is the pincode of Sonbarsa?

In which district is Sonbarsa located?

What is the population of Sonbarsa as per Census 2011?

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Sonbarsa in?

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Sonbarsa in?

What is the literacy rate in Sonbarsa?

What is the sex ratio in Sonbarsa?

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Sonbarsa?

What is the LGD code of Sonbarsa?

How big is Sonbarsa compared to other villages in Paraiya mandal?

Population, education, health & sanitation

Sonbarsa — Census 2011 to projected 2026

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