Sonifaliya village, Katargam taluka | Pincode 395003

When the idol is immersed

The idol is kept for one and a half, three, five, seven days or until Anant Chaturdashi — it is a family custom rather than a rule, and community mandapams usually keep it longest.

Kept for	Immersion
One and a half days	Tue, 15 Septembertoday
Three days	Thu, 17 September
Five days	Sat, 19 September
Seven days	Mon, 21 September
Anant Chaturdashi	Wed, 23 September	The day most community mandapams immerse

Use the designated immersion point

Many gram panchayats and municipalities set aside a pond or a marked stretch of tank for immersion. Ask at the panchayat office — it changes year to year, and a drinking-water tank or a farm pond is not an alternative.

Unpainted clay dissolves, plaster of Paris does not

A clay idol breaks down in water within hours. Plaster of Paris does not, and the paints carry heavy metals, so idols accumulate in tanks and rivers after immersion. Pollution control boards in most states now ask for clay for exactly this reason.

Someone should be watching the water, not the idol

Immersion points get crowded and the bank is slippery after the monsoon. Children go into the water at these gatherings every year. Keep one person watching the water rather than the procession.

Take the accessories home

Thermocol, plastic sheeting, cloth and metal ornaments do not belong in the tank even when the idol itself is clay. Most organised immersion points now have a collection bin at the bank for them.

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LGD code: 930190
Pincode: 395003
Post office: Aganovad

Sonifaliya at a glance

Sonifaliya is a revenue village in Katargam taluka, Surat district, Gujarat. The pincode is 395003, served by Aganovad post office; the LGD village code is 930190. The village votes in Surat East assembly constituency, represented by MLA Arvind Rana.

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Key facts — Sonifaliya

LGD code: 930190
Pincode: 395003
Post office: Aganovad
Lok Sabha constituency: Surat
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Surat East
Member of Parliament: Mukesh Dalal
Member of Legislative Assembly: Arvind Rana
Block / Mandal: Katargam
Nearest PHC: Sanjivani Clinic (17.9 km)

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 Surat district level

Census 2011

Canonical baseline · last full census · village-level

Population: —Census 2011
Households: —Census 2011
Literacy rate: —Census 2011
Sex ratio: —Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: —2026 projection
Est. households: —2026 projection
Active job cards: 66,835MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
HHs worked (FY): 31,923MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
State electorate: 4,91,67,754ECI Lok Sabha 2024 final roll

NFHS-5 (2019-21)

National Family Health Survey · district overlay

Sex ratio @ birth: 890NFHS-5 district
Female literacy: 84.2%NFHS-5 district
Electricity: 99.3%NFHS-5 district
Improved sanitation: 82.0%NFHS-5 district
Children vaccinated: —NFHS-5 district
Anaemia (women): 69.0%NFHS-5 district

Post-2011 updates

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

Tap water at homedistrict level: 100.0%Jal Jeevan Mission · Dec 2023 · Surat district
Rural houses builtdistrict level: 5,68,624PMAY-G · 5,68,624 of 9,02,354 sanctioned · Mar 2025 · Surat district
Toilets builtdistrict level: 5,60,046Swachh Bharat Mission - Gramin · Dec 2023 · Surat 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 Sonifaliya?

The pincode of Sonifaliya, Katargam taluka, Surat district, Gujarat is 395003. The post office is Aganovad.

Which post office delivers to Sonifaliya?

Mail for Sonifaliya is delivered through Aganovad post office, pincode 395003, in Katargam taluka, Surat district. Use the full village name and the pincode on envelopes and courier forms.

In which district is Sonifaliya located?

Sonifaliya is a village in Katargam taluka of Surat district, Gujarat, India.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Sonifaliya in?

Sonifaliya falls under the Surat Lok Sabha constituency (PC #24) of Gujarat.

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Sonifaliya in?

Sonifaliya falls under the Surat East assembly constituency (AC #159) of Gujarat.

What is the nearest health centre to Sonifaliya?

The nearest health facility to Sonifaliya is Sanjivani Clinic (~17.9 km).

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Sonifaliya?

12 schemes currently match residents of Sonifaliya, including Mukhya Mantri Yuva Swavalamban Yojana (MYSY), Vahli Dikri Yojana, Atal Pension Yojana (APY). Eligibility, benefits, and apply links are listed on the village page.

What is the LGD code of Sonifaliya?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Sonifaliya village is 930190.

Who is the MLA of Sonifaliya?

Sonifaliya falls under Surat East assembly constituency (AC 159). The sitting MLA is Arvind Rana (BJP).

Who is the MP for Sonifaliya?

Sonifaliya is in Surat Lok Sabha constituency. The sitting Member of Parliament is Mukesh Dalal (BJP).

Which agro-climatic zone is Sonifaliya in?

Gujarat falls in the Gujarat Plains and Hills zone (cotton, groundnut, wheat, bajra) of the ICAR classification; Sonifaliya in Surat district shares that zone's cropping pattern and rainfall regime.

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Population, literacy, households: Census 2011 (PCA)
Village directory: Local Government Directory, record updated 2026-05-07
Mandi prices: Agmarknet via data.gov.in, 2026-09-14
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Who is the MP for Sonifaliya?

Which agro-climatic zone is Sonifaliya in?

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Sonifaliya on the map

Temples, schools, hospitals & civic landmarks

Healthcare

Latest posts

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Suman Schools of Surat Municipal Corporation achieve remarkable performance, 92.60% result in 10th board exams

NIT Surat Cutoff 2026: Check JEE Main Previous Year Round Wise Opening and Closing Ranks

Notable persons of Sonifaliya

Open jobs in Sonifaliya

Upcoming events

Ganesh Chaturthi

Hartalika Teej

Rishi Panchami

Vishwakarma Puja

Radha Ashtami

Anant Chaturdashi

Gram Sabha — Q3 2026

Gandhi Jayanti

Photo gallery

People often ask about Sonifaliya

What is the pincode of Sonifaliya?

Which post office delivers to Sonifaliya?

In which district is Sonifaliya located?

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Sonifaliya in?

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Sonifaliya in?

What is the nearest health centre to Sonifaliya?

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Sonifaliya?

What is the LGD code of Sonifaliya?

Who is the MLA of Sonifaliya?

Who is the MP for Sonifaliya?

Which agro-climatic zone is Sonifaliya in?