Sonurukha (सोनुरुखा) — Basantpur, Siwan, Bihar

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Sarpanch · Gram Panchayat

shivjee rai

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LGD code: 231704
Pincode: 841406
Population: 2,638
Households: 427
Literacy rate: 59.7%
Sex ratio: 972 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 592

Census 2011 · in context

How Sonurukha compares

By population, Sonurukha ranks #16 of 41 villages in Basantpur mandal.

Literacy rate

59.7%

+3.8% vs mandal average

Sonurukha: 59.7%
Basantpur mandal: 55.9%
Siwan district: 58.0%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

972

+14 vs mandal average

Sonurukha: 972
Basantpur mandal: 958

Household size

people per home

6.2

Same as the mandal average

Sonurukha: 6.2
Basantpur mandal: 6.2

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

Key facts — Sonurukha

LGD code: 231704
Pincode: 841406
Population (Census 2011): 2,638
Population (projected 2026): 3,110
Households: 427
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 972
Literacy rate: 59.7%
Lok Sabha constituency: Vaishali
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Minapur
Member of Parliament: Veena Devi
Member of Legislative Assembly: Ajay Kumar
Sarpanch / Gram Pradhan: shivjee rai
Block / Mandal: Basantpur

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 Siwan district level

Then & Now

Sonurukha — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

2,638

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Population · 2026

3,110

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

427

Census 2011 baseline

+17.8%

Households · 2026

503

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: 2,638Census 2011
Households: 427Census 2011
Literacy rate: 59.7%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 972 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 3,1102026 proj. · +17.9% vs 2011
Est. households: 503

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 · Siwan district
Rural houses builtdistrict level: 37,22,797PMAY-G · 37,22,797 of 44,92,010 sanctioned · Mar 2025 · Siwan district
Toilets builtdistrict level: 3,93,613Swachh Bharat Mission - Gramin · Dec 2023 · Siwan 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.

Boundary & surroundings

Sonurukha on the mapसोनुरुखा

Centred on Basantpur mandal

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What is the pincode of Sonurukha?

The pincode of Sonurukha, Basantpur mandal, Siwan district, Bihar is 841406.

In which district is Sonurukha located?

Sonurukha is a village in Basantpur mandal of Siwan district, Bihar, India.

What is the population of Sonurukha as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Sonurukha village has a population of 2,638 across 427 households.

Who is the sarpanch of Sonurukha?

The current sarpanch of Sonurukha gram panchayat is shivjee rai.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Sonurukha in?

Sonurukha falls under the Vaishali Lok Sabha constituency (PC #16) of Bihar.

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Sonurukha in?

Sonurukha falls under the Minapur assembly constituency (AC #90) of Bihar.

What is the literacy rate in Sonurukha?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Sonurukha village is 59.7%.

What is the sex ratio in Sonurukha?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Sonurukha village is 972 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Sonurukha?

12 schemes currently match residents of Sonurukha, 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 Sonurukha?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Sonurukha village is 231704.

How big is Sonurukha compared to other villages in Basantpur mandal?

Sonurukha ranks 16 of 41 villages in Basantpur mandal by Census 2011 population (2,638 residents).

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How Sonurukha compares

Key facts — Sonurukha

Population, education, health & sanitation

Sonurukha — Census 2011 to projected 2026

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Latest posts

Reflective Traffic Signs To Make Night Driving on Rural Roads Safer, Curb Accidents

"Commitment to all-round development will take Bihar to new heights": PM Modi on cabinet expansion

Bihar cabinet portfolio allocation: Who gets what in Samrat Choudhary's government, here's the full list

Notable persons of Sonurukha

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People often ask about Sonurukha

What is the pincode of Sonurukha?

In which district is Sonurukha located?

What is the population of Sonurukha as per Census 2011?

Who is the sarpanch of Sonurukha?

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Sonurukha in?

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Sonurukha in?

What is the literacy rate in Sonurukha?

What is the sex ratio in Sonurukha?

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Sonurukha?

What is the LGD code of Sonurukha?

How big is Sonurukha compared to other villages in Basantpur mandal?

Sonurukha on the mapसोनुरुखा

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 Sonurukha

What is the pincode of Sonurukha?

In which district is Sonurukha located?

What is the population of Sonurukha as per Census 2011?

Who is the sarpanch of Sonurukha?

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Sonurukha in?

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Sonurukha in?

What is the literacy rate in Sonurukha?

What is the sex ratio in Sonurukha?

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Sonurukha?

What is the LGD code of Sonurukha?

How big is Sonurukha compared to other villages in Basantpur mandal?

Population, education, health & sanitation

Sonurukha — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Latest posts

Reflective Traffic Signs To Make Night Driving on Rural Roads Safer, Curb Accidents

"Commitment to all-round development will take Bihar to new heights": PM Modi on cabinet expansion

Bihar cabinet portfolio allocation: Who gets what in Samrat Choudhary's government, here's the full list

Notable persons of Sonurukha

Open jobs in Sonurukha