Sundari - Kursakatta, Araria

Sundari is a village situated in the Kursakatta subdivision of Araria district, Bihar. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kursakatta and around 45 km from the district headquarters in Araria. Dumaria serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sundari village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sundari is 221914. The village covers a total geographical area of 308 hectares and falls under the 854331 pincode. Forbesganj is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

Sundari village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Sundari

As per Census 2011, Sundari village has a total population of 3,297 people, consisting of 1,736 males and 1,561 females. The village has 677 households and a sex ratio of 899 females per 1,000 males. There are 651 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,267 literate and 2,030 illiterate residents. Additionally, 219 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Sundari are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population3,2971,7361,561
Child Population (0–6 yrs)651331320
Scheduled Castes (SC)21912495
Literate Population1,267781486
Illiterate Population2,0309551,075

Nearby Villages of Sundari

Sundari is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
PharahdaSouth-West1.05 km
BukarEast1.36 km
ChahalWest1.63 km
DumriNorth-West1.66 km
KewaliSouth1.93 km
Panre GangaurWest2.00 km
AkaunaNorth2.15 km
KatniSouth-East2.31 km
TirwaNorth-West2.61 km
ManraraEast2.69 km

Transport and Connectivity of Sundari

Sundari is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Baghi Bardiha, while the nearest airport is Dhanbad Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 106.8 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Forbesganj to Sundari is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Araria to Sundari is about 45 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sundari

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Sundari village is detailed below:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

Health Facilities in Sundari

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Sundari village are given below:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Sundari

Where is Sundari located?

Sundari village is located in Kursakatta Subdivision, Araria district, Bihar, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Sundari?

The Gram Panchayat of Sundari is Dumaria.

What is the pincode of Sundari?

The pincode of Sundari is 854331.

What is the population of Sundari?

Sundari has a total population of 3,297, including 1,736 males and 1,561 females.

How many households are there in Sundari?

There are 677 households in Sundari.

What is the literacy rate in Sundari?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Sundari is 38.43%. Male literacy is 44.99% and female literacy is 31.13%.