Quick answer
Sonsa is a gram panchayat in Rahui block of Nalanda district, Bihar (LGD code 98238, PIN code 803119). It has 4 villages: Bhinda, Mustafapur, Najai, Sonsa. In the 2021 panchayat election, Ashok Paswan was elected Mukhiya. It is in Biharsharif assembly constituency (MLA: Dr. Sunil Kumar, Bharatiya Janata Party) and Nalanda Lok Sabha constituency (MP: Kaushalendra Kumar). It is about 14 km north-east of Nalanda district headquarters, and the nearest railway station is Imlibigha Halt (8.0 km).
About Sonsa Gram Panchayat
Sonsa (सोंसा) is a Gram Panchayat (village council) in Rahui block of Nalanda district, Bihar. Land and revenue work goes through Rahui anchal (circle), and the district is part of the Patna Division. Its Local Government Directory (LGD) code is 98238.
Sonsa Gram Panchayat covers 4 revenue villages: Bhinda, Mustafapur, Najai and Sonsa. Voters from all of them make up one Gram Sabha and elect one Mukhiya.
Sonsa is about 14 km north-east of Nalanda headquarters as the crow flies. It’s about 4.8 km north-east of the middle of Rahui block. For trains, the closest station is Imlibigha Halt (about 8.0 km).
Sonsa is one of the 16 gram panchayats in Rahui block. The whole of Nalanda district has 249. Voters here elect their MLA from the Biharsharif assembly constituency and their MP from the Nalanda Lok Sabha constituency.
The Mukhiya and the panchayat secretary are your first contacts for the family register, birth and death records and MGNREGA (now VB-G RAM G) job cards. Income, caste and residence certificates come from Rahui anchal; the steps are in the citizen services section below.
Sonsa at a glance
| Name | Sonsa / सोंसा |
|---|---|
| Type | Gram Panchayat |
| LGD code | 98238 |
| Block | Rahui |
| Anchal (Circle) | Rahui |
| District | Nalanda |
| Division | Patna Division |
| State | Bihar |
| Villages | 4 |
| Assembly Constituency | Biharsharif |
| Lok Sabha Constituency | Nalanda |
| MLA | Dr. Sunil Kumar (Bharatiya Janata Party) |
| MP | Kaushalendra Kumar (Janata Dal (United)) |
| PIN code | 803119, 803110 |
| Coordinates | 25.2971° N, 85.6106° E (approximate) |
| Schools | 5 |
| Post Offices | 1 |
Map of Sonsa
Points are approximate, based on State Election Commission polling-centre locations. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Sonsa LGD code and PIN code
| LGD code | |
|---|---|
| PIN code | |
| DIGIPIN (reference point) |
The panchayat's reference point has the DIGIPIN 23T-3L6-9TF4. DIGIPIN is India Post's 10-character address grid for the whole country. This code marks the panchayat's mapped centre, not a particular house or office.
The LGD (Local Government Directory) code is a permanent number the Government of India gives every village, panchayat, block and district. eGramSwaraj, nrega.nic.in and many other portals look places up by it, so keep it handy when you fill in an online form.
Villages in Sonsa Gram Panchayat
Every revenue village listed under Sonsa Gram Panchayat in the Local Government Directory is below, with its Hindi name and official village code. The same codes are used on land-record, ration-card and scheme portals, so keep yours handy when you fill in an online form.
| Village | Name in Hindi | Village code |
|---|---|---|
| Bhinda | – | 244377 |
| Mustafapur | – | 244376 |
| Najai | – | 244375 |
| Sonsa | सोंसा | 244380 |
Population of Sonsa
We’re still adding village-level census tables for this area. Meanwhile, here are the Census 2011 rural figures for Nalanda district, which Sonsa is part of:
| Rural population | 24,19,759 |
|---|---|
| Rural households | 4,01,779 |
| Rural literacy rate | 62.4% |
| Rural sex ratio | 924 |
| Rural SC population share | 22.9% |
| Rural work participation | 37.7% |
Health and household indicators (NFHS-5)
These NFHS-5 (2019–21) health and household figures are for Nalanda district, where Sonsa is. They’re district averages, not figures for the village itself:
| Indicator | Nalanda |
|---|---|
| Women who are literate | 56.1% |
| Women with 10+ years of schooling | 28.8% |
| Institutional births | 80.3% |
| Children 12–23 months fully vaccinated | 75.2% |
| Children under 5 who are stunted | 42.6% |
| Women (15–49) who are anaemic | 71.0% |
| Households using clean cooking fuel | 41.0% |
| Households with improved sanitation | 52.5% |
| Households with electricity | 98.9% |
| Households with health insurance | 12.8% |
| Households with improved drinking water | 98.9% |
Work and livelihood
As in most of rural Bihar, people around Sonsa live mainly off farming (wheat, maize and pulses such as lentil in the Rabi season, paddy or maize in the Kharif season, depending on the area), along with dairy and job guarantee wage work. Since July 2026 that’s VB-G RAM G, which replaced MGNREGA: a household with a job card from the gram panchayat can get at least 125 days of paid work a year. Farmers can sign up for PM-KISAN and a Kisan Credit Card through the block agriculture office or a Common Service Centre.
Administration
Under the Bihar Panchayat Raj Act, 2006, Sonsa is run by its elected Mukhiya, the Up-Mukhiya and the ward members. The Gram Sabha, made up of all adult voters, approves the yearly plan and the list of scheme beneficiaries. The Panchayat Secretary sent by the Rahui block office keeps the family register, the accounts and the birth and death register.
Every gram panchayat in Bihar has to form 6 committees: Planning, Co-ordination and Finance Committee (chaired by the Mukhiya), Production Committee, Social Justice Committee, Education Committee, Public Health, Family Welfare and Rural Sanitation Committee and Public Works Committee. The Gram Sabha has to meet at least once every three months. It goes over the accounts and approves the Gram Panchayat Development Plan (GPDP), which is then uploaded on eGramSwaraj. Any voter of the village can attend and ask questions.
| Office | Where | Handles |
|---|---|---|
| Mukhiya | Sonsa | Development works, Gram Sabha, scheme beneficiary selection |
| Panchayat Secretary | Sonsa / Rahui | Family register, birth & death registration, records |
| Rajasva Karmachari | Rahui Anchal | Land records, jamabandi / khatiyan, income/caste verification |
| Block Development Officer (BDO) | Rahui | Rural development schemes, VB-G RAM G (earlier MGNREGA), housing |
| Block Development Officer (BDO) | Rahui | Panchayat funds, audits, complaints about the panchayat |
| Circle Officer (CO) | Rahui | Certificates, mutation, revenue courts |
| District Panchayat Raj Officer (DPRO) | Nalanda | Oversight of all gram panchayats in the district |
| District Magistrate (DM) | Nalanda | Overall district administration and grievance redressal |
Sonsa Mukhiya, MLA and MP
We haven’t yet verified the name of the current Mukhiya of this panchayat. The official sources are the State Election Commission results and the panchayat’s profile on eGramSwaraj. If you are the Mukhiya, the secretary or a resident, send the name and contact with the form at the end of this page, and we’ll add it once it’s checked.
A Mukhiya is elected for five years. The Mukhiya calls Gram Sabha meetings, decides with the panchayat how 15th Finance Commission and State Finance Commission grants are spent on drains, lanes, hand pumps, street lights and similar works, and recommends people for pensions, housing and ration cards.
MLA, Biharsharif
| Party | Bharatiya Janata Party |
|---|---|
| Term / election | 2025 general election |
| Votes received | 1,09,304 |
| Vote share | 50.8% |
| Winning margin | 29,168 |
| Runner-up | Omair Khan |
Source: Election Commission of India, Bihar Vidhan Sabha 2025 results, 2025-11-14
MP, Nalanda
| Party | Janata Dal (United) |
|---|---|
| Term / election | 2024 Lok Sabha election |
| Votes received | 5,59,422 |
| Vote share | 48.9% |
| Winning margin | 1,69,114 |
| Runner-up | Dr. Sandeep Saurav |
Source: Election Commission of India, Lok Sabha 2024 results, 2024-06-04
Your MLA speaks for the area in the state assembly and can recommend roads, school buildings and similar works from the MLA Local Area Development fund. Your MP speaks for it in the Lok Sabha and can recommend works under MPLADS.
Panchayat elections
In the 2021 panchayat election, 6 candidates stood for Mukhiya in Sonsa, a seat reserved for Scheduled Castes. Ashok Paswan won with 26% of the votes, 148 votes ahead of the runner-up. 2021HistoricalState Election Commission, Bihar
| Election | Seat reserved for | Mukhiya elected | Winner's votes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Scheduled Castes | Ashok Paswan | 26%, won by 148 votes |
Results are from the State Election Commission's published figures. Elections before 2021 are matched to today's panchayat by name, and some boundaries have changed since. We don't name losing candidates.
Polling booths (polling centres) in Sonsa
If you’re 18 or older, you can register as a voter by filling Form 6 on voters.eci.gov.in or the Voter Helpline app, or through your Booth Level Officer (BLO). The voter list for panchayat elections is made separately by the State Election Commission, so before a panchayat poll check your name on sec.bihar.gov.in or ask at the block office.
How Sonsa scores on the Panchayat Advancement Index
The Ministry of Panchayati Raj's Panchayat Advancement Index (PAI 2.0) gives every gram panchayat a score from 0 to 100 on nine themes of the Localised Sustainable Development Goals. It uses about 150 indicators that panchayats report and block and district officials check.
- PAI score
- 62.8/1002023-24ReportedPanchayat Advancement Index (PAI 2.0)
With a score of 62.8 out of 100 in the Panchayat Advancement Index 2023-24, Sonsa is among the top 5% of panchayats in Bihar and ranks 3rd of 15 in Rahui block. 2023-24ReportedPanchayat Advancement Index (PAI 2.0)
That puts it in the "Performer" band (Achiever 90+, Front Runner 75–90, Performer 60–75, Aspirant 40–60, Beginner below 40).
Scores on the nine development themes
Sonsa does best on “Poverty-free and enhanced livelihoods” (80.3) and worst on “Women-friendly panchayat” (48.9). That 31-point gap shows where the next Gram Panchayat Development Plan could focus. 7 of the nine theme scores are above the Rahui block average. 2023-24ReportedPanchayat Advancement Index (PAI 2.0)
Schools in and near Sonsa
Schools in Sonsa, from the Ministry of Education’s UDISE+ school register:
| Name | Type |
|---|---|
| M.S. Sonsa Gobindpur | Government upper primary school |
| P.S. Mustafapur | Government primary school |
| P.S. Rampur | Government primary school |
| P.S. Salmabad | Government primary school |
| Panchayat High School Sonsa | Government higher secondary school |
Government primary and upper-primary schools around Sonsa come under the block education officer (BEO) of Rahui. Admission is free, and children get textbooks, uniforms and the PM POSHAN mid-day meal. To get a child into a private school under the RTE 25% quota, apply in the state’s online admission window. Scholarships for class 9 and above are on scholarships.gov.in.
Hospitals and health centres near Sonsa
For Sonsa, health care starts with the village ASHA worker and the Anganwadi centre. The ANM at the sub-centre (now Ayushman Arogya Mandir) gives vaccinations and antenatal check-ups. A Primary Health Centre (PHC) serves about 30,000 people, and the Community Health Centre (CHC), usually in or near Rahui, has specialists and a labour room. Serious cases go to the district hospital in Nalanda.
Banks (IFSC), post office (PIN) and CSC near Sonsa
Mail to Sonsa usually goes to PIN 803119 (Sosandi Post Office). Besides letters and parcels, the post offices below offer savings schemes, India Post Payments Bank accounts and Aadhaar-based cash withdrawal (AePS).
| Name | Type | PIN code | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sosandi | Post Office | 803119 | 1.2 km |
| Mai Farida | Post Office | 803119 | 3.4 km |
| Kharthua | Post Office | 803110 | 3.7 km |
Bank branches near Sonsa
These branches are in the PIN-code areas nearest the panchayat (distances are approximate, measured to the PIN-code centre). Use the IFSC code for NEFT, RTGS and IMPS transfers.
| Bank | Name | IFSC | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Union Bank of India | Rahui | UBIN0576247 | 7.9 km |
| Bank of India | Kaila | BKID0006259 | 8.5 km |
| Bank of India | Pachaouri | BKID0006260 | 8.5 km |
| Canara Bank | Asthawan | CNRB0004187 | 8.5 km |
| State Bank of India | Bind | SBIN0018818 | 8.5 km |
See all bank branches in Rahui block
You can open a Jan Dhan account (zero balance, with a RuPay card and accident insurance) with Aadhaar at the nearest branch or Bank Mitra. For income, caste and residence certificates, pension and scholarship forms, Ayushman cards and other online services, residents of Sonsa can go to a Common Service Centre (CSC) or RTPS counter.
How to reach Sonsa
The easiest way to reach Sonsa by train is via Imlibigha Halt, about 8.0 km away. From the station, shared autos, e-rickshaws and buses run to Rahui and nearby villages.
The nearest airport is Jay Prakash Narayan Airport, about 62 km away.
| Place | Type | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nalanda headquarters | District | 14 km | north-east |
| Rahui block (centre) | Block | 4.8 km | north-east |
| Imlibigha Halt (IMBG) | Railway Station | 8.0 km | west |
| Rahul Road (RRE) | Railway Station | 8.4 km | west |
| Suhsarai (SOW) | Railway Station | 8.5 km | west |
| Jay Prakash Narayan Airport | Airport | 62 km | north-west |
| Gaya Airport | Airport | 91 km | south-west |
Distances are straight-line; by road it's usually 20–40% farther.
How far Sonsa is from everyday services
Straight-line distances from the panchayat's mapped centre to the nearest facility of each kind. By road, expect them to be 20–40% longer.
- Nearest bank branch
- 7.9 kmCalculatedZoloth calculation
- Nearest railway station
- 8.0 kmCalculatedZoloth calculation
The nearest bank branch is about 7.9 km away, much farther than the Rahui block average of 4.6 km. CalculatedZoloth calculation
The nearest railway station is about 8.0 km away (Imlibigha Halt). The nearest post office is about 1.2 km away, closer than the block average of 1.5 km.
Places near Sonsa
The Gram Panchayats closest to Sonsa, by straight-line distance between their approximate centres:
| Gram Panchayat | Block | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hawanpura | Rahui | 2.0 km | west |
| Sosandi | Rahui | 2.6 km | south-east |
| Chouriya | Harnaut | 2.8 km | north-east |
| Mai Farida | Rahui | 3.1 km | north-west |
| Barandi | Rahui | 3.3 km | south |
| Basniyawan | Harnaut | 4.7 km | north |
| Rahui | Rahui | 4.9 km | south-west |
| Utarthu | Bind | 5.1 km | south-east |
Other Gram Panchayats in Rahui
Citizen services: how to get things done
Birth and death certificates
- Report a birth or death in the village to the Panchayat Secretary within 21 days; they are the registrar for rural areas. If a baby is born in a hospital, the hospital registers the birth.
- Download the certificate from crsorgi.gov.in. If you register after 21 days, you may need an affidavit and an order from the Circle Officer (CO).
Income, caste and domicile certificates
- Apply at a Common Service Centre (CSC) or RTPS counter or on RTPS Bihar (serviceonline.bihar.gov.in). Take your Aadhaar, a photo and a signed self-declaration.
- The application goes to Rahui Anchal. The Rajasva Karmachari checks it in the village and the Circle Inspector sends the report on.
- The Circle Officer (CO) issues a digitally signed certificate, usually within 7–15 working days. Track it online with your application number.
Jamabandi / Khatiyan (land record) and Dakhil-Kharij (mutation)
- On Bihar Bhumi (biharbhumi.bihar.gov.in), choose district Nalanda, Anchal Rahui and your village, then search by account number, plot (khasra) number or name to see the Jamabandi / Khatiyan.
- You can get a certified copy at a Common Service Centre (CSC) or RTPS counter or the Anchal office. Check the status of a Dakhil-Kharij (mutation) case on Bihar Bhumi (Dakhil-Kharij status) (biharbhumi.bihar.gov.in).
Ration card
- To get a new ration card or add family members, apply on RTPS Bihar (ration card service) (serviceonline.bihar.gov.in) or through a Common Service Centre (CSC) or RTPS counter. The card is made out in the name of the eldest woman of the household.
- In villages, Rahui block officials check the application and the supply inspector or District Supply Officer approves it.
Old-age, widow and disability pension
- Apply online on RTPS Bihar (social security pension) (serviceonline.bihar.gov.in) or through a Common Service Centre (CSC) or RTPS counter. Attach proof of age (or of your spouse’s death, or of disability), an income certificate, Aadhaar and your bank passbook.
- In villages, the Rahui Block Development Officer (BDO) verifies the application. Once it’s sanctioned, the pension goes straight into your bank account.
MGNREGA (now VB-G RAM G) job card and work
- Apply for a job card at Sonsa gram panchayat with photos and Aadhaar of the adult members of the household. An old MGNREGA job card with e-KYC done stays valid until the new Gramin Rozgar Guarantee Card is issued.
- Ask for work in writing and keep the receipt. You now have a right to at least 125 days a year, and if work doesn’t come in the set time, you’re entitled to an unemployment allowance. Check attendance and wage payments on nrega.nic.in with your job card number.
Complaints and Right to Information (RTI)
- Complain about any government service on Bihar Lok Shikayat Nivaran (lokshikayat.bihar.gov.in) or call 1800 345 6284. It goes to the officer responsible, and you can track what happens online.
- To find out what the panchayat spent and on which works, file an RTI application (₹10 fee) with the Public Information Officer at Rahui block. Works and payments are also listed on egramswaraj.gov.in.
Portals and procedures change, so check with the office before you apply. If a link has moved, look for the service by name on the portal's home page.
Government schemes for residents of Sonsa
These schemes, from the central government and the Government of Bihar, matter most to households in Sonsa. Each card says who can apply, what you get and where to apply locally. Open a scheme for the full rules, the documents you need and the steps.
Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana – Gramin (PMAY-G)
Financial help to build a pucca house with basic amenities for rural families who are homeless or live in kutcha houses.
| Benefit | ₹1.20 lakh in plain areas (plus rural job scheme wages (VB-G RAM G, earlier MGNREGA) and a Swachh Bharat toilet) |
|---|---|
| Who can apply | Houseless or kutcha-house families identified through SECC/Awaas+ survey and approved by the Gram Sabha |
| Where to apply | the panchayat secretary and the Rahui block office |
Viksit Bharat Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin), VB-G RAM G (earlier MGNREGA)
From 1 July 2026 this Act replaces MGNREGA. Every rural household can get at least 125 days of paid unskilled work a year on works the Gram Sabha approves, such as ponds, roads, plantations and farm bunds. Old e-KYC'd MGNREGA job cards stay valid until the new Gramin Rozgar Guarantee Cards are issued.
| Benefit | At least 125 days of work a year at the notified wage, paid weekly or within 15 days into your bank or post office account |
|---|---|
| Who can apply | Any adult member of a rural household willing to do unskilled manual work |
| Where to apply | the panchayat secretary and the Rahui block office |
PM Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN)
Income support of ₹6,000 a year, paid in three instalments of ₹2,000 directly to the bank accounts of land-holding farmer families.
| Benefit | ₹6,000 per year in three instalments |
|---|---|
| Who can apply | Farmer families owning cultivable land (with exclusions for taxpayers, pensioners and officials); e-KYC and land seeding required |
| Where to apply | the nearest Common Service Centre (CSC), online and the Rahui block office |
Ayushman Bharat – PM Jan Arogya Yojana (Ayushman card)
Cashless hospital treatment up to ₹5 lakh per family per year at empanelled government and private hospitals; all citizens aged 70+ are also covered.
| Benefit | Health cover of ₹5 lakh per family per year |
|---|---|
| Who can apply | SECC-listed deprived families, NFSA ration-card families covered by the UP extension, and senior citizens 70+ |
| Where to apply | the nearest Common Service Centre (CSC) and online |
Swachh Bharat Mission – Gramin (household toilet)
Incentive to build an individual household toilet, plus solid and liquid waste management works in villages under ODF Plus.
| Benefit | ₹12,000 incentive for a household toilet |
|---|---|
| Who can apply | Rural households without a toilet (BPL and identified APL categories) |
| Where to apply | the panchayat secretary, the Rahui block office and online |
Jal Jeevan Mission – Har Ghar Jal
Functional household tap connection providing safe drinking water to every rural home, managed with the village water and sanitation committee.
| Benefit | Free household tap connection |
|---|---|
| Who can apply | All rural households |
| Where to apply | the panchayat secretary |
Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana (free LPG connection)
Deposit-free LPG connection with first refill and stove for women from poor households.
| Benefit | Free LPG connection, first refill and stove |
|---|---|
| Who can apply | Adult women from poor households without an existing LPG connection |
| Where to apply | online and the nearest Common Service Centre (CSC) |
Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana (PMMVY)
Maternity benefit for pregnant and lactating mothers to compensate wage loss and support nutrition.
| Benefit | ₹5,000 for the first child; ₹6,000 if the second child is a girl |
|---|---|
| Who can apply | Pregnant women and lactating mothers (excluding regular government employees) |
| Where to apply | the Anganwadi centre and online |
Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana (zero-balance account)
Basic savings bank account with no minimum balance, RuPay debit card with accident insurance and overdraft facility.
| Benefit | Zero-balance account, RuPay card, ₹2 lakh accident cover |
|---|---|
| Who can apply | Any Indian resident aged 10+ without a bank account |
| Where to apply | your bank branch |
Kisan Credit Card (KCC)
Short-term crop loans at a subsidised interest rate for farmers, livestock and fisheries, with interest subvention for prompt repayment.
| Benefit | Crop loan at an effective 4% interest on timely repayment (up to ₹3 lakh) |
|---|---|
| Who can apply | Owner and tenant farmers, sharecroppers, SHGs/JLGs of farmers, animal husbandry and fisheries farmers |
| Where to apply | your bank branch |
Janani Suraksha Yojana (JSY)
Cash assistance for institutional delivery in government hospitals, with free transport and care arranged through the ASHA.
| Benefit | ₹1,400 to rural mothers for institutional delivery |
|---|---|
| Who can apply | Pregnant women delivering in a government or accredited facility |
| Where to apply | the Anganwadi centre |
Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (crop insurance)
Crop insurance against natural calamities, pests and diseases at a low farmer premium (2% Kharif, 1.5% Rabi).
| Benefit | Compensation for notified crop losses |
|---|---|
| Who can apply | All farmers growing notified crops in notified areas |
| Where to apply | your bank branch, the nearest Common Service Centre (CSC) and online |
PM Jeevan Jyoti Bima & PM Suraksha Bima Yojana
Low-cost life cover (₹2 lakh for ₹436 a year) and accident cover (₹2 lakh for ₹20 a year) through your bank account.
| Benefit | ₹2 lakh life cover and ₹2 lakh accident cover |
|---|---|
| Who can apply | Bank account holders aged 18–50 (life) and 18–70 (accident) |
| Where to apply | your bank branch |
DAY-NRLM / UP State Rural Livelihood Mission (women's self-help groups)
Organises rural women into self-help groups with revolving funds, bank credit and livelihood training; members can become BC Sakhi, Lakhpati Didi and more.
| Benefit | Revolving fund, community investment fund and low-interest bank loans |
|---|---|
| Who can apply | Women from rural households, especially poor and vulnerable families |
| Where to apply | the Rahui block office |
Terrain and climate of Sonsa
- Elevation
- 46 mEstimateSRTM elevation model
- Average annual rainfall
- 1,003 mm2001-2020EstimateNASA POWER
Sonsa sits about 46 metres above sea level, close to the Nalanda district average of 57 m. EstimateSRTM elevation model
On long-term averages, the area around Sonsa gets roughly 1,000 mm of rain a year, 84% of it between June and September, slightly below the Bihar average of 1,100 mm. The land around it is almost flat: heights within 2 km vary by only about 8 m, typical of the alluvial plains. Summers are hot: in June, daytime highs average about 48°C, while January nights cool to around 1°C.
Land cover around Sonsa
Land cover within about 2 km
- Cropland 91%
- Tree cover 4.0%
- Built-up land 2.3%
- Water and wetland 0.1%
- Grass and scrub 2.3%
Farming dominates here: satellite data (ESA WorldCover 2021) shows about 91% of the land within roughly 2 km of Sonsa under crops, 2% built up and 4% under trees. 2021EstimateESA WorldCover 2021
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Sonsa Gram Panchayat: frequently asked questions
In which block, anchal and district is Sonsa Gram Panchayat?
Who is the Mukhiya of Sonsa Gram Panchayat?
Ashok Paswan was elected Mukhiya of Sonsa Gram Panchayat in the 2021 panchayat election.
Who won the 2021 Mukhiya election in Sonsa?
Ashok Paswan won the 2021 Mukhiya election in Sonsa with 1,195 votes (26% of the valid votes).
How many villages are there in Sonsa Gram Panchayat?
Sonsa Gram Panchayat has 4 revenue villages: Bhinda, Mustafapur, Najai and Sonsa.
Was the Mukhiya seat of Sonsa reserved in the 2021 election?
In the 2021 panchayat election, the Mukhiya seat of Sonsa was reserved for Scheduled Castes. Reservation is decided afresh before every panchayat election, so it can change next time.
What was the winning margin in the 2021 Mukhiya election of Sonsa?
The winner of the 2021 Mukhiya election in Sonsa beat the runner-up by 148 votes (3.2% of valid votes). There were 6 candidates in the race, and 4,619 valid votes were cast.
Which assembly constituency does Sonsa come under?
Sonsa comes under the Biharsharif Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency.
Who is the MLA of Sonsa?
The MLA for Biharsharif is Dr. Sunil Kumar (Bharatiya Janata Party), elected in the 2025 assembly election. They got 1,09,304 votes (50.8%) and won by 29,168 votes.
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Which Lok Sabha constituency is Sonsa in?
Sonsa is in the Nalanda Lok Sabha constituency.
Who is the MP of Sonsa?
The Member of Parliament for Nalanda is Kaushalendra Kumar (Janata Dal (United)), elected in the 2024 Lok Sabha election. They got 5,59,422 votes (48.9%) and won by 1,69,114 votes.
What is the LGD code of Sonsa Gram Panchayat?
The LGD code of Sonsa Gram Panchayat is 98238. It comes from the Local Government Directory, and many government portals use it to identify the panchayat.
What is the PIN code of Sonsa?
Addresses in Sonsa usually carry one of these PIN codes: 803119, 803110. The nearest post office is Sosandi (PIN 803119), about 1.2 km away as the crow flies.
What is the DIGIPIN of Sonsa?
The DIGIPIN for Sonsa is 23T-3L6-9TF4. It marks the centre of the panchayat on the map, not any particular house or office. DIGIPIN is India Post’s 10-character digital address code.
How far is Sonsa from Nalanda?
Sonsa is about 14 km north-east of Nalanda district headquarters as the crow flies; by road it will be further. From the centre of Rahui block, it is about 4.8 km north-east.
Which is the nearest railway station to Sonsa?
The nearest railway station to Sonsa is Imlibigha Halt (IMBG), about 8.0 km away as the crow flies. Other stations close by: Rahul Road (RRE), 8.4 km; Suhsarai (SOW), 8.5 km.
Which is the nearest airport to Sonsa?
The nearest airport to Sonsa is Jay Prakash Narayan Airport (PAT), about 62 km away as the crow flies. The next nearest is Gaya Airport (GAY), about 91 km away.
Which is the nearest bank to Sonsa, and what is its IFSC code?
The nearest bank branch to Sonsa is Union Bank of India, Rahui (IFSC UBIN0576247), roughly 7.9 km away. Other branches nearby: Bank of India, Kaila (IFSC BKID0006259) and Bank of India, Pachaouri (IFSC BKID0006260). Your own account’s IFSC is printed in your passbook and on your cheques.
Which schools are there in Sonsa?
There are 5 schools on record in Sonsa: M.S. Sonsa Gobindpur, P.S. Mustafapur, P.S. Rampur, P.S. Salmabad and Panchayat High School Sonsa.
Which gram panchayats are near Sonsa?
The closest gram panchayats to Sonsa, as the crow flies, are Hawanpura (2.0 km), Sosandi (2.6 km), Chouriya (2.8 km), Mai Farida (3.1 km) and Barandi (3.3 km).
How can I complain about work in Sonsa Gram Panchayat?
Start by raising it at the Gram Sabha meeting. If that doesn’t work, give a written complaint to the Block Development Officer (BDO) at Rahui block, or file it on Bihar Lok Shikayat Nivaran (lokshikayat.bihar.gov.in) or call helpline 1800 345 6284. Keep the receipt or complaint number safe. You can check what the panchayat has spent on egramswaraj.gov.in.
Where can residents of Sonsa get land records (Jamabandi / Khatiyan)?
Go to Bihar Bhumi (biharbhumi.bihar.gov.in), pick district Nalanda and Anchal Rahui, then your village, to see the Jamabandi / Khatiyan. For a certified copy, go to a Common Service Centre or the Rahui Anchal office.
How do I get a birth or death certificate in Sonsa?
In Sonsa, the Panchayat Secretary registers births and deaths. Report a birth or death in the village to them within 21 days, with Aadhaar and proof; after that the paperwork gets longer. You can then download the certificate from crsorgi.gov.in.
How do I apply for an income, caste or domicile certificate in Sonsa?
Apply at a Common Service Centre (CSC) or RTPS counter or on RTPS Bihar (serviceonline.bihar.gov.in) with your Aadhaar, a photo and a self-declaration. For Sonsa, the Rajasva Karmachari of Rahui anchal checks the application and the Circle Officer (CO) issues the certificate. Keep the application number; you’ll need it to track the status.
How do I apply for a ration card or pension in Sonsa?
For a ration card, apply on RTPS Bihar (ration card service) (serviceonline.bihar.gov.in) or through a Common Service Centre (CSC) or RTPS counter; Rahui block officials check rural applications. For old-age, widow or disability pension, apply online on RTPS Bihar (social security pension) (serviceonline.bihar.gov.in) or through a Common Service Centre (CSC) or RTPS counter; the Block Development Officer (BDO) of Rahui verifies it. The pension goes straight into your bank account, so make sure the account is linked to Aadhaar.
How can I check the MGNREGA (now VB-G RAM G) job card list or PM Awas (Gramin) list of Sonsa?
On nrega.nic.in, pick the state, then district Nalanda, block Rahui and panchayat Sonsa to see job cards, work done and wage payments. The PM Awas Yojana (Gramin) list works the same way on pmayg.dord.gov.in. New names get added through the Gram Sabha and the Rahui block office. MGNREGA became VB-G RAM G on 1 July 2026, and e-KYC’d job cards stay valid until the new cards are issued.
When does the Gram Sabha of Sonsa meet?
The Gram Sabha of Sonsa must meet at least once every three months, and the Mukhiya calls the meeting. Every adult voter in the panchayat’s villages is a member, so you can go and have your say. The meeting reviews the panchayat’s accounts and approves the Gram Panchayat Development Plan (GPDP) and beneficiary lists.
How do I check my name in the voter list of Sonsa?
The State Election Commission, Bihar (sec.bihar.gov.in) publishes the ward-wise voter list for panchayat elections, and you can also see it at the Rahui block office. For assembly and Lok Sabha elections, search for your name on voters.eci.gov.in or the Voter Helpline app using the EPIC number on your voter ID card; Sonsa is in the Biharsharif assembly constituency.
What is the Panchayat Advancement Index score of Sonsa Gram Panchayat?
Sonsa Gram Panchayat scored 62.8 out of 100 in the Panchayat Advancement Index 2023-24, published by the Ministry of Panchayati Raj; it ranks 3rd of 15 panchayats in Rahui block.
What is the altitude of Sonsa above sea level?
Sonsa is about 46 metres above sea level (an SRTM terrain model estimate for the centre of the panchayat). The land around it is almost flat, varying by only about 8 m within 2 km.
How much rainfall does Sonsa get, and how hot does it get?
On 2001-2020 averages, the area around Sonsa gets about 1,000 mm of rain a year, 84% of it between June and September. The hottest days, in June, reach about 48°C, while the coldest nights fall to about 1°C. (NASA POWER satellite-model estimates)
How much farmland and tree cover is there around Sonsa?
Within about 2 km of the centre of Sonsa, the land is 91% cropland, 4% tree cover and 2% built-up land, going by ESA WorldCover 2021 satellite maps.
Data sources and updates
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- Assembly constituency boundaries (post-2008 delimitation), datameet/maps, CC BY 2.5 IN
- Airports (OurAirports), Public domain
- Aspirational Districts and Aspirational Blocks Programmes, Public government data
- NASA POWER agro-climatology (long-term monthly normals), Public domain (NASA) (as of 2026-10-16)
- Zoloth curated tables (divisions, ODOP, schemes), CC BY 4.0
- Village boundaries with Census 2001 codes (datameet/indian_village_boundaries), ODbL 1.0 (as of 2001)
- Calculated by Zoloth from the sources cited alongside, CC BY 4.0
- DIGIPIN national addressing grid, computed from the panchayat's reference point, Open algorithm
- SRTM 1-arc-second elevation (AWS Terrain Tiles, Skadi), Public domain (SRTM); see terrain-tiles attribution (as of 2026-10-16)
- Hindi names of assembly and Lok Sabha constituencies (Hindi Wikipedia state lists), CC BY-SA 4.0 (page text); the names themselves are facts (as of 2026-10-16)
- Bank branches with IFSC/MICR (razorpay/ifsc-api), MIT (public RBI data)
- ESA WorldCover 10 m land cover 2021 (v200), CC BY 4.0 (as of 2026-10-16)
- Local Government Directory snapshot (planemad/india-local-government-directory), GODL-India (as of 2022-03-11)
- Lok Sabha 2024 constituency results, Public results (as of 2024)
- Government schemes (myScheme.gov.in), Public scheme information (dataset Apache-2.0)
- National Family Health Survey 5 district fact sheets, Public fact sheets (as of 2019-21)
- Panchayat Advancement Index, theme-wise gram panchayat scores, Public government data (as of 2026-10-16)
- Census of India 2011 Primary Census Abstract (district), Public (as of 2011)
- All-India post office and PIN directory with coordinates, GODL-India
- Hindi spellings derived from a place-name token dictionary (learnt from LGD and SEC names), CC BY 4.0
- Railway stations (datameet/railways), CC0
- Bihar panchayat general election 2021, Mukhiya and Sarpanch results (in-rolls/local_elections_bihar), MIT (compilation); public election results (as of 2026-10-16)
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- Wikidata, CC0
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